Welcome to Arafura Games 2009

Arafura Games is a leading international sporting competition for emerging champions of the Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Since 1991, Arafura Games has been held every two years in the capital of Australia's Northern Territory, Darwin. Unlike other Games, Arafura Games is not designed for current world beaters or Olympic champions, instead it provides a high quality stepping stone for athletes as part of their journey to compete at the highest level.

Arafura Games 2009 has an exciting line up of events across 27 sporting disciplines. For the first time at Arafura Games will include the sports of Darts and Muaythai.

After the success of the inclusion of Oceania Paralympic Championships in Arafura Games 2007, Arafura Games 2009 will again host Paralympic Events in eight sports.

The Northern Territory looks forward to welcoming sporting neighbours from around the world to the forthcoming Arafura Games 2009.