Arafura Games 2019 Held in Darwin – Showcasing the Best of the Northern Territory

Held over an eight day period, the recently concluded Arafura Games 2019 brought together participants and spectators from around the world to Darwin, the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory. Apart from a range of sporting competitions, this biennial event also showcased and promoted the history, culture, arts and investment opportunities in the Northern Territory.

The event ran from 27th April to 4th May 2019 with the spectacular opening and closing ceremonies taking place at the Darwin Waterfront, within easy reach of CBD hotels and serviced apartments. Darwin venues that were used for the sporting events included the Darwin Convention Centre, a 10 minute walk from Oaks Elan Darwin, the Marrara Sporting Complex, the Darwin Sailing Club and the Parap Swimming Pool. Basketball, football, beach volleyball, athletics, boxing, netball, swimming, weightlifting and sailing were amongst the 17 sport disciplines featured this year.