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Sport occupies a proud place in Mauritian national life. Football is the most widely followed sport, with packed stadiums, passionate supporters, and a national team that competes across COSAFA and CAF tournaments. Horse racing at the Champ de Mars in Port Louis — the oldest racecourse in the southern hemisphere, founded in 1812 — draws tens of thousands of spectators on race days between May and November, making it one of the great social and sporting institutions of the island. Beyond football and racing, Mauritians excel in athletics, badminton, boxing, sailing, and combat sports — punching well above the island's population on the international stage. MauritiusNews.com covers the full spectrum of Mauritian sport: local league results and cup competitions, the national football team's matches, Champ de Mars race results and horse racing news, athlete achievements abroad, the Indian Ocean Island Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympic participation, and the grassroots sporting initiatives that shape the next generation of Mauritian champions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What football league operates in Mauritius?−
The Mauritius Football Association (MFA) runs the Mauritius Football League, the top division of club football on the island. Leading clubs include Scouts Club, AS Port Louis 2000, and Pamplemousses SC. The Mauritian national team competes in COSAFA and CAF competitions.
When does horse racing take place in Mauritius?−
Horse racing at the Champ de Mars in Port Louis runs from May to November, typically on Saturdays and some public holidays. The season includes prestigious races such as the Maiden Cup, the Barbé Cup, and the Maiden Plate. Race days are major social events attracting tens of thousands of spectators.
Has Mauritius won any Olympic medals?−
Mauritius has won one Olympic medal: Bruno Julie's boxing bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The country has competed at the Summer Olympics since 1984 and has participated in numerous Commonwealth Games, winning medals in athletics and combat sports.