Arafura Games

Arafura Games, Darwin, popularly hailed as a meeting of 'Sporting Neighbors' is held once in every two years in Darwin, the capital of Australia's Northern Territory and attracts developing athletes from the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

The Arafura Games, Darwin
The Arafura Games is the clarion call for all the emerging champions of the Asia Pacific region. This international sports meet promises exciting competition in 23 sports at international standard venues.

Most of the competitions are held in Darwin's Marrara Sporting Complex, equipped with a collection of quality sporting venues in one area, hosting over 15 sports. For the other games not held in the complex their venues are within 15 minutes travel time from Marrara creating a unique village feel to the whole Games.

You can participate too in the Arafura Games 2007 and make a mark as the future champion of the Asia Pacific, embark upon new friendships with like minded people and share and be enriched by the collective sporting knowledge of all that gather at Arafura Games, Darwin.

Health Tips for Arafura Games participants
Keeping the fluid levels up during the stay in the Northern Territory is strongly recommended for all the participants of Arafura Games, Darwin. Though the tap water in the Northern Territory is suitable for drinking, those with inhibitions about it can take bottled water available for purchase at most beverage stores. Protection from sun is necessary, so always apply sunscreen when stepping out in the sun. Wear full-sleeved clothes, caps, and shades as well to protect your skin from the tropical sun.
In case of any non-urgent medial queries, participants can avail the free and confidential service of NT Health Direct, offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the following number - 1800 186 026.

Medals given at Arafura Games, Darwin
First, second and third placed teams and individuals are rewarded gold, silver and bronze medals respectively. Everyday a medal tally is produced with the counts totaled by a country and, where appropriate, by region and the country, which gets the maximum medals, emerges the lead in Arafura Games, Darwin.