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Australia does not have an official national sport.
However, unofficially, the national sport would be regarded as cricket. According to the source Repucom/ Daily Telegraph, which surveyed a cross-section of the population, cricket was selected as the most popular sport in Australia by participation, spectator and television viewer numbers. The Australian men's cricket team is ranked as Australia's favourite and most successful international sporting teams (despite a bad season in 2010's summer).
However, on a larger survey of the population, it would appear that Australia's own football code, popularly dubbed 'Aussie Rules', is coming to be regarded as Australia's unofficial sport. The most accurate way to measure the most popular sports in Australia is through attendance by non-participants. The latest figures available for this is through the 2005-06 Multi-Purpose Household Survey, the results of which have been published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. According to this site, Australian Rules football (AFL) had an attendance rate of 16% above its closest competitor for spectator sports, horse-racing, which was at 13%.
Currently, the number 1 sport in Australia, determined by participation, spectator and television viewer numbers, is "Cricket".
It is commonly referred to as Australia's unofficial "national sport" (Australia has no national sport). Unlike the winter football codes that are divided in popularity among different states of Australia, Cricket generates far greater public interest throughout all parts of Australia on an international, domestic and local level.
In 2010 Australia had 550 000 registered cricketers and the Australian men's team is ranked as Australia's favourite International sporting team. It is one of the most successful teams in international sport.
On a domestic level, each of the six Australian states has its own team that competes in three separate competitions over summer. Local club cricket is also popular, as well as social cricket that includes variations such as backyard and beach cricket. Indoor cricket also has a strong following in all states of Australia.
Also determined by participation, spectator and television viewer numbers - the most popular winter sport in Australia are the two Rugby football codes. Both games generate public interest on an international, domestic and local level.
There are just under 650 000 registered players of the Rugby codes Australia wide, 500 000 - Rugby League and 150 000 - Rugby (Union). As of 2011, the major Rugby (Union) competition - "Super 14" will increase to 3 international conferences made up of five local based teams from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa and will be known as "Super 15".
Australian Rules Football is quite popular. It is similar to rugby.
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Name the national sports what countries Japan Australia?
Japan national sport is Sumo WrestlingAustralia national sport is Cricket, although this is not official. Australia has no official national sport.
Where is cricket is the national sport?
australia
In which country's national sport is cricket?
Australia...
In which country is cricket the national sport?
Australia has no official national game. Cricket is Australia's "unofficial" national game. Although Rugby and Australian Rules football are popularly followed, no football code has achieved national dominance.
Where is the Australian Institute of Sport?
The Australian Institute of Sport is located in Canberra, Australia's national capital city.
Is cricket the main sport in Australia?
Yes. Cricket is Australia's unofficial national sport. However, other sports are rapidly becoming more popular.
What is austrelia's national sport?
Australia does not have a national sport, but they do commonly play Association football (soccer), Australian Football, Basketball, Cricket, Golf, Rugby, Swimming, and Tennis.
What is the national game of Argentina?
There is no national game or sport in Australia. Cricket is the "unofficial" game of Australia.
Why is cricket important to Australians?
Because Australia is a British colony and cricket is Britain's national sport.
Does Australia have a sport of its own?
AFL (Australian Football League) NRL (National Rugby League)
What is England's national sport?
Football is the highest watched and voted their national sport
Famous sport in Australia?
tennis is a sport that people play in australia
