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]
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]
Founded | 2008 |
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Number of teams | 8 |
Current champions | FC Tofaga (3 titles) |
Most successful club(s) | FC Manu Laeva and FC Tofaga (3 titles) |
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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.
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]
Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
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2008 | FC Manu Laeva | Lakena United | 1–0 [4] |
2009 | FC Manu Laeva | FC Tofaga | 3–1 [4] |
2010 | FC Tofaga | Nauti FC | 2–1 [4] |
2011 | FC Manu Laeva | FC Tofaga | 3–1 [4] |
2012 | FC Tofaga | Tamanuku | 2–1 [6] [7] |
2013 | FC Tofaga | Nauti FC | 1–0 [4] [5] |
2014 | FC Manu Laeva | Ha'apai United | 2–0 [4] |
2015 | Not held [4] | ||
2016 (Mini Games) | FC Manu Laeva | FC Tofaga | 3-1 [4] |
2017 | FC Manu Laeva | Nauti FC | 1-0 [4] |
2018-2020 | Not held [4] |
Pos. | Club | # Wins | Winning years |
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1 | FC Manu Laeva | 5 | 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2017 |
2 | FC Tofaga | 3 | 2010, 2012, 2013 |
Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
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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 |
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Pos. | Club | # Wins | Winning years |
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1 | Tamanuku | 3 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
2 | Nauti | 1 | 2013 |
2 | Nui | 1 | 2014 |
Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
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2012 | Lakena United B | Manu Laeva B | 2–0 |
2013 | Tofaga B | Lakena United B | 1–0 |
2014 | Nauti B | Tofaga B | 1–0 |
Club | # Wins | Winning tears | |
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1 | Lakena United B | 1 | 2012 |
1 | Tofaga B | 1 | 2013 |
1 | Nauti B | 1 | 2014 |
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The 2016 Tuvalu A-Division was the 16th season of top flight association football in Tuvalu. The Tuvalu A-Division season started and finish on 2016.
The 2017 Tuvalu A-Division was the 17th season of top flight association football in Tuvalu. The season started and finish on 2017.
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The 2019 Tuvalu A-Division was the 19th season of top flight association football in Tuvalu. The season started and finish on 2019.
The 2020 Tuvalu A-Division was the 20th season of top flight association football in Tuvalu. The season started in March 14 and finish on May 23 of the 2020.
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