Tuvalu at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | TUV |
NOC | Tuvalu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Beijing | |
Competitors | 3 in 2 sports |
Flag bearer | Logona Esau |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Tuvalu competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, from 8 to 24 August 2008. This was the nation's first ever appearance in an Olympic Game. The delegation included two track and field athletes and one weightlifter. Okilani Tinilau and Asenate Manoa participated in athletics while Logona Esau participated in the weightlifting sport. Both track and field athletes achieved national records. Logona Esau led the Tuvaluan squad as the nation's flag bearer in the parade of nations.