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	Topics Arafura Games Topic Home The Arafura Games is a Multi-sport eventMulti-sport event Overview A multi-sport event is a competition in which athletes compete in a number of different sports.... usually held every 22 Year 2 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar.... years in the AustraliaAustralia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland o... n city of DarwinDarwin, Northern Territory Darwin is the territorial capital and most populous city of Australia's Northern Territory.... , in the Northern TerritoryNorthern Territory The Northern Territory is a federal territory of Australia.... . It is an international event which draws its competitors from around the world. First held in 1991, the most recent Games, held in 2007, involved over 30 nations and over 3,000 athletes. From 2005, it will include events for athletes with physical disabilitiesDisability Bold text'Disability refers to the social effects of physical, emotional or mental impairment.... . The 2007 Arafura Games received patronage from the International Paralympic CommitteeInternational Paralympic Committee The International Paralympic Committee is an international non-profit organisation of elite sports for athletes with disabi... (IPC). Called a "meeting of Sporting Neighbours", the Arafura Games takes its name from the Arafura SeaArafura Sea The Arafura Sea is a shallow arm of the Pacific Ocean overlying the continental shelf between Australia and New Guinea.... , which lies between northern Australia and Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia Southeast Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically east o... . The nations that are based around the Arafura SeaArafura Sea The Arafura Sea is a shallow arm of the Pacific Ocean overlying the continental shelf between Australia and New Guinea.... originally formed the basis of the Arafura Games, however in recent years countries from further afield have participated, including USA, EnglandEngland England is the largest and most populous constituent country of the United Kingdom.... , BrazilBrazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest and most populous country in South America, and ... and LiechtensteinLiechtenstein The Principality of Liechtenstein is a small, doubly landlocked country in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its w... . The Games were known as the Arafura Sports Festival up until 1997. The Arafura Games were cancelled in 2003 due to concern over the SARS virus. These Games were the first ever international sporting festival to have Australian Rules FootballAustralian rules football Australian football, also known as Australian rules football, is a code of football that originated in Melbourne, Vict... as an international competition sport in its own right. The International Australian Football CouncilInternational Australian Football Council The International Australian Football Council was a body that was established in the aftermath of the 1995 Arafura Games, he... was formed after the 1995 Games. Sports The Arafura Games will next be held 9-17 May 2009. The sports that are to be played at the 2009 Arafura Games are: AthleticsAthletics (track and field) Overview Athletics, also known as track and field or track and field athletics, is a collection of sports events that inv... - including Paralymic events Australian Rules FootballAustralian rules football Australian football, also known as Australian rules football, is a code of football that originated in Melbourne, Vict... - demonstration sport BadmintonBadminton Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs .... BasketballBasketball Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points on one another by throwing a ball through ... BoxingBoxing Boxing, also called Western Boxing, prizefighting or the sweet science , is a sport and martial art in wh... CyclingCycling Cycling is a recreation, a sport and a means of transport across land.... - including Paralymic events DartsFacts About Darts Darts is a game, or rather a variety of related games, in which darts are thrown at a circular target hung on a wall.... - new sport for 2009 FootballFootball Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports.... (soccer) - including Paralympic events GolfGolf Golf is a sport where individual players or teams hit a ball into a hole using various clubs, and is one of the few ball ga... HockeyField hockey Summary Field hockey is a popular sport for men and women in many countries around the world.... International lifesavingLifesaving Lifesaving is the saving of life through the prevention of accidents, personal survival and the rescue of others.... Lawn bowls Muaythai - new sport for 2009 NetballNetball Overview Netball is a team sport similar to and derived from basketball, and was originally known as "women's basketball".... Sepaktakraw Shooting - Clay Target Shooting - Pistol (IPSC) Shooting - Pistol/Air Rifle (ISSF) - including Paralympic events SquashSquash (sport) Squash is an indoor racquet sport which was, formerly, called "Squash Rackets", a reference to the 'squashable' soft b... SwimmingSwimming Swimming is a technique that humans, and other animals, use to move through water using only movements of the body.... - including Paralympic events Table tennisTable tennis Table tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world in terms of player numbers, as well as being one of the newest o... - including Paralympic events TennisTennis Tennis is a game played between either two players or two teams of two players .... - including Paralympic events Ten-pin bowlingTen-pin bowling Ten-pin bowling is a competitive sport in which a player, called a bowler, attempts to knock down as many pins as possible, ... TriathlonTriathlon A triathlon is an athletic event made up of three contests .... Indoor volleyball Beach volleyballBeach volleyball Beach volleyball has evolved from the popular social games of volleyball played on many beaches around the world.... WeightliftingWeightlifting Summary Weightlifting is a sport where competitors attempt to lift heavy weights mounted on steel bars, the execution of which is a ... and IPC PowerliftingPowerlifting Powerlifting is a strength sport, consisting of three events: the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift.... Australian Football at the Arafura Games In 1995, the Singapore Wombats, New Zealand Falcons, Hong Kong Dragons, Papua New Guinea Mosquitos, Nauru Chiefs and Japan Samurai competed at the Arafura games in the inaugural Australian rules football competition, with Singapore and Japan playing as a combined unit. Nauru did not return in 1997, but Australian sides in the Central Desert Eagles, Combined Australian Defence Forces and a Northern Territory Football LeagueNorthern Territory Football League The NTFL is a 7 team Australian rules football semi-professional league operating in Darwin in the Northern Territory.... side joined the fray. The Australian Defence Force and NTFL sides were too strong, playing off for the Australian gold. The International Gold MedalGold medal A gold medal generally represents the highest award for achievement in a non-military field, with no restriction on eligibil... was won by Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea Papua New Guinea or PNG, officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupyin... , with the Silver MedalFacts About Silver medal A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, et... going to New ZealandNew Zealand New Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean consisting of two large islands and many much smaller islands, m... . In 1999, the Samoa Bulldogs debuted beginning the game with the Sivi Tau (war dance) before the New Zealanders had finished their hakaHaka This article is about the traditional Maori dance genre.... . The tournament again featured 8 sides, the six international sides joined by the Central Desert Eagles and the Northern Territory under 16s representative side. Papua New Guinea again won the gold, NZ the silver and Samoa the Bronze MedalBronze medal A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc... . 2001 saw only four sides compete, these being Japan, Nauru, the Central Desert Eagles and a Northern Territory Super Rules squad. Nauru won the gold, the Central Desert Eagles the silver and the Northern Territory side the bronze. In 2005, Japan were the only international attendees. External links