Tuvalu at the 2019 Pacific Games

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
1
Silver
1
Bronze
1
Total
3
Pacific Games appearances (overview)

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
8 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage Tuvalu  0–13  Solomon Islands Samoa Apia, Samoa
10:00 Report
Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 300
Referee: Pari Oito (Tahiti)
10 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage Tuvalu  0–7  Tahiti Samoa Apia, Samoa
9:00 Report
Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 150
Referee: Clifford Daypuyat (Philippines)
12 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage American Samoa  1–1  Tuvalu Samoa Apia, Samoa
9:00
  • Pati 70'
 Report Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: Pari Oito (Tahiti)
15 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage Fiji  10–1  Tuvalu Samoa Apia, Samoa
13:00
Report
  • Vailine 53'
 Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 250
Referee: Nadia Browning (New Zealand)
18 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage New Caledonia  11–0  Tuvalu Samoa Apia, Samoa
10:00
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
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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