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
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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