Why is Australia so good at sports?
Aug 1, 2021 6:05:41 GMT
nutsberryfarm 🏜, hoskotafe3, and 2 more like this
Post by weststigersbob on Aug 1, 2021 6:05:41 GMT
There are a large number of reasons, but the big 3 are :
1. The government (at federal, state and local level) funds sports a LOT.
2. We have a culture of sports participation that crosses cultural divides. Anybody can have a go, and people are encouraged across all walks of life to do so.
3. We love swimming, and most people learn to swim at a very young age. Australia has done very well at the Olympics so far, but it really has dominated in the pool.
The other thing worth mentioning is that 4 sports that Australia is very very good in, and has a large amount of time and money invested into, aren’t in the Olympics at all - namely Australian Rules Football, Rugby League, Cricket and Netball.
1. The government (at federal, state and local level) funds sports a LOT.
2. We have a culture of sports participation that crosses cultural divides. Anybody can have a go, and people are encouraged across all walks of life to do so.
3. We love swimming, and most people learn to swim at a very young age. Australia has done very well at the Olympics so far, but it really has dominated in the pool.
The other thing worth mentioning is that 4 sports that Australia is very very good in, and has a large amount of time and money invested into, aren’t in the Olympics at all - namely Australian Rules Football, Rugby League, Cricket and Netball.