Tuvalu at the 2019 Pacific Games

Sporting event delegation

Tuvalu at the
2019 Pacific Games

8 July 2019 (2019-07-08) – 20 July 2019 (2019-07-20)
Competitors|  98 in 9 sports
Medals
Ranked 20th|

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Total

Pacific Games appearances (overview)

* 1979
* 1983–1995
* 1999
* 2003
* 2007
* 2011
* 2015
* 2019
* 2023

Tuvalu competed at the 2019 Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa. The country participated in nine sports at the 2019 games.[1] The Tuvaluan team was made up of 98 athletes,[2] including 3 para-athletes: Esekai Vaega, Tanielu Soa, and Ioane Hawaii who received a gold medal in the Table Tennis, Men's Seated Singles division.[3]

Main article: Tuvalu at the Pacific Games

## Athletics

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Main article: Athletics at the 2019 Pacific Games

Men

* Kaitu Kaitu - high jump[4]
* Kanaee Saloa Tauia - 100 metres & 200 metres[5]

## Boxing

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Main article: Boxing at the 2019 Pacific Games

Tuvalu nominated three male boxers to compete in boxing at the 2019 games.[1]

Men

* Alapati A'asa Jr
* Tuinanumea Teaukai
* Fiu Tui

Fiu Tui received a bronze medal, being placed third equal, in the Men's Middle Weight 75 kg event.[6]

## Football

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Main article: Football at the 2019 Pacific Games

### Men's football

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Further information: Football at the 2019 Pacific Games – Men's tournament

Main article: Tuvalu national football team

Tuvalu v  Solomon Islands 8 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage|  Tuvalu | 0–13|  Solomon Islands |  Apia, Samoa

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10:00 |  | Report |

* Feni 12', 17', 20', 33', 60'
* Nawo 24'
* Totori 29', 38'
* Donga 40'
* Kaua 43'
* Tanito 44', 73'
* Hou 71'

| Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 300
Referee: Pari Oito (Tahiti)

Tuvalu v  Tahiti 10 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage|  Tuvalu | 0–7|  Tahiti |  Apia, Samoa

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9:00 |  | Report |

* T. Tehau 8', 20' (pen.), 61'
* Atani 27'
* Tetauira 55'
* Barbe 72'
* Tehuritaua 82'

| Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 150
Referee: Clifford Daypuyat (Philippines)

American Samoa v  Tuvalu 12 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage|  American Samoa | 1–1|  Tuvalu |  Apia, Samoa

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9:00 |

* Pati  70'

| Report |  | Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: Pari Oito (Tahiti)

Fiji v  Tuvalu 15 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage|  Fiji | 10–1|  Tuvalu |  Apia, Samoa

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13:00 |

* Tekiate 10'
* Matarerega 15'
* Rakula 44'
* Wasasala 68', 87'
* Vodowaqa 70', 83'
* Sami 76'
* Krishna 89', 90+2'

| Report |

* Vailine  53'

| Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 250
Referee: Nadia Browning (New Zealand)

New Caledonia v  Tuvalu 18 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage|  New Caledonia | 11–0|  Tuvalu |  Apia, Samoa

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10:00 |

* Decoire 2', 33', 90+3'
* Saïko 4', 14', 53', 60'
* Nokisi  34' (o.g.)
* Hmaen 67', 85'
* Tein-Padom 75'

| Report |  | Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Referee: Rani Perry (Tahiti)

## Powerlifting

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Main article: Powerlifting at the 2019 Pacific Games

Men

* Bernard Ewekia
* Telupe Iosefa
* Kaiau Alefaio
* Nakibae Kitiseni

Telupe Iosefa received a silver medal in the powerlifting 120 kg male division.[7]

## Rugby sevens

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Main article: Rugby sevens at the 2019 Pacific Games

Further information: Rugby sevens at the 2019 Pacific Games – Men's tournament

Tuvalu nominated thirteen male players for their rugby sevens squad to compete at the 2019 games.[1] Elenoa Kunatuba was the Tuvalu men’s 7s coach; she selected seven new players for the games squad.[8]

Men's team

* Petelu Paisi
* Faaiu Paeniu
* Nafa Eitini
* Falegai Feagai
* Iosefa Teuina
* Howard Elisaia
* Sapolu Tetoa
* Toiola Iafeta
* Afesoi Sapakuka
* Jason Silo
* Foufusu Founuku
* Fuivai Vaelei
* James Soketa

## Table tennis

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Main article: Table tennis at the 2019 Pacific Games

Women

* Brenda Christine Katepu
* Betty Resture

Men

Ioane Hawaii received a gold medal in the Table Tennis, Men's Seated Singles division.[9][3]

## Volleyball

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### Beach volleyball

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Main article: Beach volleyball at the 2019 Pacific Games

Men

* Saaga Malosa and Amalamo Talake.[10]

### Indoor Volleyball

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Main article: Volleyball at the 2019 Pacific Games

Men

* Sasagi Kaupoe
* Fono Eric Ampelosa
* Reni Atoni
* Iefata Keli
* Ampelosa Luka
* Ata Biira
* Ampex Isaac
* Mitilelei Fiamalua
* Kaitalava Ieti
* Ikapoti Kaisami
* Kilifi Keli
* Tofinga Junior Tofinga
* Esau Teagai
* Viiga Poutoa
* Mafoa Perci Petaia
* Tauati Elisaia
* Taupale Suka
* Teatufalelima File

## Weightlifting

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Main article: Weightlifting at the 2019 Pacific Games

Men

* Manuila Raobu
* Tuau Lapua Lapua

Women

* Lyn Niu

## References

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1. ^ a b c "Athlete List for Samoa 2019 Pacific Games". Pacific Games Council. 17 June 2019. Archived from the original on 30 June 2019.
2. ^ "Adel Fruean, Team Tuvalu impressed with village decorations". Samoa Observer. 7 August 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
3. ^ a b "Geraldine Panapasa, 2019 Pacific Games: Hawaii scoops gold for Tuvalu". Wansolwara - the online publication of USP's journalism programme. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
4. ^ "Results: Men High Jump". Queensland Athletics. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
5. ^ "Kanaee Saloa Tauia". IAAF Org. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
6. ^ "Result: Boxing, Mens Middle Weight 75kg". Samoa 2019 Pacific Games - Government of Samoa. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
7. ^ "Result: Powerlifting, Mens Up to 120 kg". Samoa 2019 Pacific Games - Government of Samoa. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
8. ^ "TUVALU TO DEBUT NEW FACES AT RUGBY 7S". 2019 Pacific Games. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
9. ^ "Result: Table Tennis, Mens Seated Singles". Samoa 2019 Pacific Games - Government of Samoa. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
10. ^ "Tuvalu overcome 3-day voyage to spring beach volleyball surprise". Loop Nauru. Loop Pacific. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.

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* American Samoa
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* Marshall Islands
* Federated States of Micronesia
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* New Caledonia
* Niue
* New Zealand
* Norfolk Island
* Northern Mariana Islands
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