The Arafura Games are a week long multi- sport competition held every two years in Darwin. The Games are a major sporting event hosted and managed by the Northern Territory Government. In1991, the first Games were known as the Arafura Sporting Festival.22 years later, the Arafura Games will be held from 11th -18th may 2013.
The Arafura Games targets developing athletes across the Asia Pacific Region and beyond. In 2011, the Games will consist of 20 sports and for the third time, incorporate the Oceania Paralympics Championships. Having athletes with a disability compete in the same program as able-bodied athletes is a unique and exciting feature of the Arafura Games.
The Arafura Games are an opportunity for WOF athletes within the region to participate in a competition targeted at emerging champions, not only in the Territory and Australia, but throughout Southeast Asia.