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Usap tayo: What's the most popular sport among Filipinos in Australia?

Basketball, volleyball, and arnis are just a few of the many sports that Filipinos in Australia actively play and enjoy.
Basketball, volleyball, and arnis are just a few of the many sports that Filipinos in Australia actively play and enjoy. Credit: David Bardos, Annalyn Violata, Dan Villanueva

While basketball remains one of the favourite sports among Filipinos living in Australia, many have also embraced the country's sporting culture.


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By Annalyn Violata, Vanessa Bragas

Source: SBS




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While basketball remains one of the favourite sports among Filipinos living in Australia, many have also embraced the country's sporting culture.


KEY POINTS

  • Australian rules football (footy) and soccer are among the most popular sports nationwide, attracting players and fans from all backgrounds.
  • Beyond basketball, many Filipinos actively play and enjoy volleyball, tennis, and table tennis.
  • Others have taken up cycling, motorsports, triathlons, and Filipino martial arts, reflecting the community's growing interest in a wide variety of sports and active lifestyles.

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