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A revolutionary hybrid arena where modern high-performance sports meet the raw power of ancestral Tu’aro Ma’ohi traditions.
Tu’aro Ma’ohi
Sports of the Polynesian Ancestors
Tu’aro means “sport” and Ma’ohi means “Polynesian”. These disciplines have been passed down for over 3,000 years, from generation to generation across the Pacific Triangle — from Tahiti to Hawaii, from Rapa Nui to New Zealand. More than 700 licensed athletes across French Polynesia compete today in the Heiva Tu’aro Ma’ohi, the grand annual festival of traditional sports.
Stone Lifting
Lift a volcanic stone of 110 to 150+ kg using only raw strength and technique, wearing a traditional pareu. The champions of Rurutu have carried over 150kg. A test of pure power and warrior spirit.
Coconut Tree Climbing
Race to the top of a 20-meter coconut palm with feet bound together by a liana vine. The fastest climbers reach the top in seconds. Speed, grip and technique — no equipment allowed.
Javelin Throw
Hurl a javelin 9.5 meters to pierce a coconut mounted on a pole. Still taught to all youth in the Tuamotu archipelago. Precision and ancestral knowledge passed down through centuries.
Fruit Carrier Race
Carry a load of 30 to 60kg of fruits and root vegetables across 800 to 1500m. Athletes build and tie their own loads — both speed and aesthetic of the load are judged.
Coconut Husking
A team of 3 athletes in traditional costume must husk, open, extract and bag the pulp of 200 coconuts in under 3 minutes — using only a hatchet, a curved blade and jute bags.
Outrigger Racing
3,000 years of Polynesian navigation and competition. Without the va’a, the islands of Polynesia would never have been settled. The TALIFIT RACE is the modern expression of this ancestral discipline.
Ancient Roots. Modern Performance.
- Stone Lifting
- Coconut Tree Climbing
- Javelin Throw
- Fruit Carrier Race
- Coconut Husking
- Functional Fitness (HYROX-style)
- Sprint & Endurance Running
- Strength Challenges
- Va’a Sprints in the Lagoon
- Team Relay Formats
Like HYROX transformed fitness racing by combining running with functional workout stations, TALIFIT GAMES creates a new category: ancestral hybrid sports in the most beautiful place on Earth.
"In Polynesian culture, Mana is the spiritual force that flows through warriors, champions and the land itself. The aito — the Polynesian warrior-athlete — was revered for physical strength, mental courage and connection to the natural world."
TALIFIT GAMES honors the aito tradition. Every athlete who competes carries this legacy forward — whether they come from Hawaii, Brazil, Japan or France.
Tu’aro Ma’ohi competitions are held annually across the Pacific Triangle — from Tahiti to Hawaii to the Cook Islands.
