Tuvalu at the 2019 Pacific Games

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]

Tuvalu at the
2019 Pacific Games
8 July 2019 (2019-07-08) – 20 July 2019 (2019-07-20)
Competitors98 in 9 sports
Medals
Ranked 20th
Gold
1
Silver
1
Bronze
1
Total
3
Games appearances

Athletics

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

Boxing

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

Men's football

8 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage Tuvalu  0–13  Solomon Islands 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 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 Apia, Samoa
9:00
Report
Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: Pari Oito (Tahiti)
15 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage Fiji  10–1  Tuvalu Apia, Samoa
13:00
Report
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 Apia, Samoa
10:00
Report Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Referee: Rani Perry (Tahiti)

Powerlifting

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

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

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

Beach volleyball

Men
  • Saaga Malosa and Amalamo Talake.[10]

Indoor Volleyball

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

Men
Women
  • Lyn Niu

References

  1. "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. "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 Pacific. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
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