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.[1]
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.[2]
In 2011 the Tuvalu Games were held in Funafuti from April 26th to April 30th. Nukufetau won the most medals.[3]
Football has been a regular event at the Tuvalu Games,[4] and is a competition organized by the Tuvalu National Football Association. It is called also Tuvalu Cup.
History
The tournament began in the 2008 season. The first champions were FC Manu Laeva.[4]
The 2013 champions were FC Tofaga; winning the final against Nauti 1–0, with Etimoni Timuani scoring the only goal.[5]
Men's tournament
Results
Number of Pacific Games titles
Tofaga A winners Tuvalu Games 2012
Women's tournament
Results
Number of titles
Men's B teams tournament
Results
Number of titles: B teams
References
^"The Opening Ceremony of the Tuvalu Games 2010". Te Fale o Hamoa. 7 June 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
^"The Final Day of the Tuvalu Games 2010". Te Fale o Hamoa. 20 June 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
^Endou, Shuuichi (18 May 2011). "Tuvalu Games 2011". Tuvalu-News.TV. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l"Tuvalu - List of Cup Winners". Prepared and maintained by Carlos Santos for the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
^ a b"Tuvalu 2013 – Tuvalu Games". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
^"Tuvalu 2012 – A Division (Men)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
^"Football results – Tuvalu Games 2012". Worldsoccer.com. 7 June 2012. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2012.