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Sports in Australia is extremely popular with both participation and watching at much higher levels than in many other countries.
Australians excel particularly in water sports and team sports and you'll find Aussie's ranking high in the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games as well as other international sporting events.
Throughout Australia a wide variety of sports are played. According to official government statistics, in 2005–06, the most popular sports in order of attendance: Australian rules football, horse racing, motor sport, rugby league, cricket, rugby union and soccer. And for spectators, nine of the top 10 highest rated shows in Australia in 2005 were sports programs.
See also on our website
Sports for Athletes with a Disability
Commonwealth Games Australian Results