Is Melbourne the sporting capital of the world?

Question

Melbourne has hosted the Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games and currently hosts sporting events such as the F1 grand prix, Australian Open Tennis, Melbourne Cup Carnival, AFL grandfinal, Boxing Day test and soon the World Swimming Championships. Is there any city in Australia or the world who does any better??

Answer 1

yes overall it is with sydney coming second (top 2 cities in a country of 21mil people is pretty big) i am curios how far australia is ahead of other nations on a per capita basis

Answer 2

That's a yes for me big willy, and its not just the amount of sporting events we have its also the attendances i.e 130,000 on derby day, 97,000 on grand final day,90 odd thousand Anzac day,250+thousand for 3 days of the Melbourne test ,55,000 sell out for the soccer final the list goes on,and generally the peoples enthusiasm for sport in this city (including me) ,its great-i love it .

Answer 3

Absolutely, couldnt agree with u more

I think i'd move to the city that ever outdoes melbourne in the sporting stakes

Answer 4

Yes melbourne is the sports capital of the world for sure!!

Answer 5

I am such a proud lil Aussie that i have to say yes...of course Melbourne would be the sporting capital of the world!

Answer 6

Ya huh, LoL. Melbourne is No #1 and Sydney #2. That's pretty awesome. And yeah, the World Swimming Championships are going to be great - from what I've seen, the pool looks amazing. Who ever figured: a pool ontop of a tennis court? Also looking forward to AFL which starts pretty soon, that'll be cool, but it's a pity that Melbourne isn't more into Rugby League, because they've got a super team in mighty good form that deserves much more credit from it's home state.

Answer 7

Melbourne tops the world for sports events

November 12, 2006

MELBOURNE has been named the world's top sports events city, ahead of joint second Paris and Sydney, in the first analysis of its kind.

Answer 8

Don't forget about the MotoGP and a round of the World Superbikes! Yes, they are at Phillip Island but it's only about 90 minutes from the CBD.

Someone told me there are 12 sports stadiums in the world that have roofs that open and close. Melbourne has 3 of them. Docklands, Rod Laver & Vodaphone.