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Canberra, the capital city of Australia, is well known for its connection with
sports. Despite being the national political center of the Australian Capital
Territory, Canberra is not short of sports. Canberra offers a wide variety of
sports to choose from like rugby, cricket, soccer, netball, golf, skydiving,
fishing, hot air ballooning and many more.
The city with its several golf courses, sporting ovals, tennis courts, skate
parks and swimming pools can be considered as a paradise for the sports lovers.
The Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra is a world famous institute for
elite athlete development. It plays a major role in providing specialized training
to the top-notch athletes in Australia.
The lakes in Canberra are used for popular water sports like rowing, sailing
and water skiing.
The horse and mountain bike trails and the stretch of walking paths in Canberra
Nature Parks constitute one of the most popular sports venues in the Australian
Capital Territory. The city also offers a well spread network of bicycle paths.
The major sports venues in Canberra are listed below:
- Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra
- ACT Racing Club, Canberra
- Canberra Stadium, Canberra
- Brindabella Valley Trails, Canberra
- Corin Forest Mountain Retreat, Canberra
- Booroomba Rocks Walk, Canberra
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