The Tuvalu Games is a multi-sport event, much like the Pacific Games (although on a much smaller scale), with participation exclusively from islands around Tuvalu.
History The Games began in 2008, hosted in the capital, Funafuti.
All 8 islands can participate and compete between each island in events such as track and field events, football, badminton and other games.
In 2011 the Tuvalu Games were held in Funafuti from April 26 to April 30. Nukufetau won the most medals.
Competing Islands Funafuti Vaitupu Nukufetau Nukulaelae Nanumea Niutao Nanumanga Nui
Sports Association football Athletics Badminton Canoeing Rugby Sevens Tennis Volleyball
Football at the Tuvalu Games
Football has been a regular event at the Tuvalu Games, and is a competition organized by the Tuvalu National Football Association. It is also called the Tuvalu Cup.
History
The tournament began in the 2008 season. The first champions were FC Manu Laeva.
The 2013 champions were FC Tofaga; winning the final against Nauti 1–0, with Etimoni Timuani scoring the only goal.
Men's tournament
Results
Year Winner Runner-up Score 2008 FC Manu Laeva Lakena United 1–0 2009 FC Manu Laeva FC Tofaga 3–1 2010 FC Tofaga Nauti FC 2–1 2011 FC Manu Laeva FC Tofaga 3–12012FC TofagaTamanuku2–12013FC TofagaNauti FC1–0 2014FC Manu LaevaHa'apai United2–0 2015Not held 2016 (Mini Games)FC Manu LaevaFC Tofaga3-1 2017FC Manu LaevaNauti FC1-0 2018-2020Not held
Number of Pacific Games titles
Pos.Club# WinsWinning years1FC Manu Laeva52008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 20172FC Tofaga32010, 2012, 2013
Women's tournament
Results
Year Winner Runner-up Score 2010 Tamanuku Tofaga 1–0 2011 Tamanuku Tofaga 1–0 2012 Tamanuku Nauti 1–1 (3–1) 2013 Nauti Nui 0–0 (3–2) 2014 Nui Niutao 1–0
Number of titles
Pos.Club# WinsWinning years1Tamanuku32010, 2011, 20122Nauti120132Nui12014
Men's B teams tournament
Results
Year Winner Runner-up Score 2012 Lakena United B Manu Laeva B 2–0 2013 Tofaga B Lakena United B 1–0 2014 Nauti B Tofaga B 1–0
Number of titles: B teams
Club# WinsWinning tears1Lakena United B120121Tofaga B120131Nauti B12014
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