Sports in Australia

The Australians are very fond of sports and produced many great sports persons through the years. The Australia has performed splendidly in various international sporting events such as the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games throughout the years. The Australians are very efficient in team sports and various water

sports. The climatic conditions in the country and the government patronage make it an ideal place for the development of sports. Due to the favorable climate, majority of the sporting events in Australia are outdoor in nature.

Different Sports in Australia


Different sports which are practiced in Australia are listed below:

  • Aussie Rules Football
  • Rugby
  • Cricket
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Cycling
  • Volley ball and basket ball
  • Swimming
  • Bowls
  • Marshall Arts
  • Spear fishing
  • Horse racing
  • Tennis
  • Motor sport

Aussie Rules Football

It is the most spectacular sports in Australia and is keenly followed in and around the city of Melbourne. It was originated in Melbourne. It is out and out a team game and 18 players participate in each side.

Rugby

It is a very popular sport in Australia. Various forms of Rugby are existing in Australia with slight differences. Like the Soccer in Brazil, Rugby is treated in the same vein in Australia.

Cricket

Cricket is another popular sport which is played mainly during the summer season from October to March. The young Australians practice it in the schools.

Soccer

It is a minority sport in Australia mainly played by the immigrants from Europe.

Rowing

It is widely followed in Australia which involves various kinds of fiber of carbon vessels of different sizes and styles.

Sailing

It is a less followed nautical sports in Australia. Sailing is mainly practiced in Melbourne, Sydney and in the Island of Whitsunday.

Cycling

This is another sport which has captured the imagination of the Australians and it is followed in almost all the cities in Australia.

Volley ball and basket ball

The games of volley ball and the basket ball are less followed in Australia. Rather, mainly the girls in the schools of Australia follow Netball.

Swimming

It is a very common sport in Australia. Most Australians learn to swim at a very young age. City halls of several

Bowls

Bowling is mainly followed by the retired persons as favorite pastime.

Marshall Arts

The popularity of Marshall Arts is on the rise as many want to use it as a popular way of self defence.

Spear Fishing

It many places, it is not at all considered as sport. In Australia also, it is followed by few.

Horse racing

It is a spectacular sports event followed by many in Australia.

Tennis

Tennis is one of the important sports in Australia. One of the four Grand Slam tournaments is held in Melbourne.

Motor sport

It is an exciting sport practiced in Australia. The number of participants is less in this sport due to high cost involved in this sport.







Last Updated on : 12/11/2010

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