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The inaugural China-themed Australian Football League (AFL) game was held in Sydney on June 24 to promote this unique sport in the Chinese-Australian community.
This groundbreaking AFL game at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), which took place in line with the Dragon Boat Festival that fell on June 22 this year, started after a dragon dance was performed on the field. Adding to the significance of the occasion, Chinese ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian conducted the coin toss.
Chinese ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian tosses the coin at the first China-themed AFL game in Sydney’s SCG, June 24, 2023. (Photo/AFL)
A number of distinguished guests were also present, including Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, Chinese Consul General to Sydney Zhou Limin, and other prominent Chinese and Australian government…