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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.