Local Sports in Tuvalu

Let’s Play
The national game is te ano (the ball). Two teams line up facing one another and competition begins with one member throwing the heavy ball toward the other team, who must hit it back with their hands. Points are scored if the opposite team lets the ball fall and the first team to reach 10 wins. The game ends with the losers performing a funny song and dance routine intended to bring the winners back to earth.

Apart from local sports, volleyball, football afternoon matches on the Funafuti Airstrip.