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Thursday 9 September 2021

Response to Text: Sports in Tonga

 Response to text:

Sports in Tonga

Information sourced from Topend Sports and Oceania Olympic Committee.


1. Who is the current captain for the ‘Ikale Tahi team?


a) Siale Piutau b) Jason Taumalolo

c) Konrad Hurrell d) Sio Siua Taukeiaho


2. What is the name of the dance that is performed before every Rugby game?


a) Haka b) Siva Tau

c) War Dance d) ‘Sipi tau


3. Explain why NRL (Rugby League) players with Tongan heritage are now choosing to play for Tonga instead of Australia, New Zealand or England.


Regardless of how much players are getting paid, the boys have made a decision based on their love for their country and take pride in being able to represent their small pacific nation. In effect, this has definitely made an impact in the Rugby League world by giving us Tier 2 nations a chance to compete against the bigger countries like NZ, Australia and England.


4. True or False: “The Mate Ma’a Tonga Rugby League Team is the fifth ranked team in the world.”


a) True b) False


5. What event did Tongan flag-bearer Pita Taufatofua compete in?


a) Sevens b) Taekwondo

c) Swimming d) 100m Sprints


6. What is the name of the only Tongan Sports Person that has won an Olympic Medal? 


paea wolfgram


7. If you had the opportunity to meet ANY Tongan Sports Player, who would it be and why?


Jason Taumalolo So he can teach me more about rugby.

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