Image Gallery: May 2007
Arafura Games in Darwin
18 May 2007
Athletes from the Australian Defence Organisation are again participating in the Arafura Games, a leading international sporting competition for emerging champions of the Asia Pacific region.
Held every two years in Darwin, the Arafura Games is billed as a meeting of ‘Sporting Neighbours’ and attracts developing athletes from the Asia Pacific region and beyond.
The Arafura Games 2007 again promises exciting competition in 23 sports at international standard venues. Darwin’s Marrara Sporting Complex boasts a collection of quality sporting venues in one area, hosting over 15 sports. All other Games venues are within 15 minutes travel time from Marrara creating a unique village feel to the whole Games.
| 20070513ran8100087_047 Officer Cadet Ben Monaghan of the Royal Australian Air Force. Ben won the bronze medal in the triathlon 20-24 age group. (Date taken: 17 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070513ran8100087_065 Corporal Geoff Hanckel of the Royal Australian Air Force won silver for the Australian Defence Organisation with a time of 2 hours 5 mins 11 secs in the Arafura Games 2007 Triathalon. Gold was won by David Estosito from New Caledonia, only 18 seconds ahead. (Date taken: 17 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070513ran8100087_197 Officer Cadet Ben Monaghan of the Royal Australian Air Force is presented with the bronze medal in the 20-24 age group by Northen Territory Minister for Sport and Recreation Mr Kon Vatskalis. (Date taken: 17 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070513ran8100087_213 The Australian Defence Organisation Triathalon Team at the Arafura Games 2007. (Date taken: 17 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070516ran8100087_029 Flight Leiutenant Fiona Harris takes a shot for the Defence team during their game against the USA team during the Arafura Games in Darwin. USA won the match 75-66. (Date taken: 17 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070516ran8100087_060 Leading Aircraftwoman Karen Herbert in action for the Australian Defence Organisation. The women's basketball team played the USA during the Arafura Games in Darwin. USA won the match 75-66. (Date taken: 17 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070516ran8100087_064 The Australian Defence Organisation Women's Basketball team played the USA team during the Arafura Games in Darwin. USA won the match 75-66. (Date taken: 17 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070516ran8107930_119 Goal shooter Nicole Sheddon makes a shot during a comprehensive netball victory against Japan at the Arafura Games in Darwin. (Date taken: 17 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070517ran8107930_018 Lieutenant Steve Rickman (Army) smashes the ball over the net to win the point during the Australian Defence Organisation volleyball team's match against Indonesia/Bali. The ADO team won a hard fought match 3-1. (Date taken: 17 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070517ran8107930_045 The Australian Defence Organisation volleyball team played Indonesia/Bali in a hard fought match, with the ADO winning 3-1. (Date taken: 17 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070517ran8107930_126 The Australian Defence Organisation volleyball team joined their Indonesian opposition for a photo after the won a hard fought match 3-1. (Date taken: 17 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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