Australian rules football in Nauru dates back to the 1930s and quickly established itself, along with weightlifting as the national sport of the country.
The overall participation rate of over 30% is the highest for the sport in the world.
Read more about Australian Rules Football In Nauru: Structure, History, Participation, Audience, National Team, Sponsorship
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