Tuvalu at the 2019 Pacific Games
Tuvalu competed at the 2019 Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa from 7 to 20 July 2019. 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 | |
|---|---|
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| 8 July 2019 – 20 July 2019 | |
| Competitors | in 9 sports |
| Medals Ranked 20th |
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| Pacific Games appearances (overview) | |
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 |  |  |
| 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 |  | |
| 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 | | |
| 9:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Pari Oito (Tahiti) |
| 15 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage | Fiji  | 10–1 | | |
| 13:00 | Report |
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Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium Attendance: 250 Referee: Nadia Browning (New Zealand) |
| 18 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games Group Stage | New Caledonia .svg.png){kind=small} | 11–0 | | |
| 10:00 |
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Report | Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium Referee: Rani Perry (Tahiti) |
Powerlifting
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- 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
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- 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
- Manuila Raobu
- Tuau Lapua Lapua
- Women
- Lyn Niu
References
- "Athlete List for Samoa 2019 Pacific Games". Pacific Games Council. 17 June 2019. Archived from the original on 30 June 2019.
- "Adel Fruean, Team Tuvalu impressed with village decorations". Samoa Observer. 7 August 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- "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.
- "Results: Men High Jump". Queensland Athletics. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- "Kanaee Saloa Tauia". IAAF Org. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- "Result: Boxing, Mens Middle Weight 75kg". Samoa 2019 Pacific Games - Government of Samoa. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
- "Result: Powerlifting, Mens Up to 120 kg". Samoa 2019 Pacific Games - Government of Samoa. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
- "TUVALU TO DEBUT NEW FACES AT RUGBY 7S". 2019 Pacific Games. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
- "Result: Table Tennis, Mens Seated Singles". Samoa 2019 Pacific Games - Government of Samoa. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
- "Tuvalu overcome 3-day voyage to spring beach volleyball surprise". Loop Pacific. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.