Sport In Canberra
Sport in the Australian Capital Territory refers to the sports played in the Australian Capital Territory. Many sports are played in the territory. There are a number of teams in national leagues for several sports although the Rugby League and rugby union teams receive far more local coverage than any of the other teams and are considered the main sports of the territory. The Australian Institute of Sport was set up in 1981, where many Olympic and other athletes are trained.
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