Canberra Olympic FC, football club
Canberra Olympic FC is a soccer team based in the northern part of Canberra and plays in the National Premier Leagues Capital Football. Founded in 1956, the club carries its Greek heritage through blue and white colors and a crest featuring the Olympic torch and rings.
The club was founded in 1956 by members of the Greek community, who chose the name Olympic after a vote. Over the decades, it underwent several name changes and won seven league titles and six grand final victories, with the last championship in 2017.
The club was founded by Canberra's Greek community and displays the colors of the Greek flag: blue and white. The crest features the Olympic torch and rings, reflecting the founders' heritage and their connection to Greek tradition.
Visitors can watch matches at the home ground to experience the local sports atmosphere. Information about upcoming games and club news is available on the website www.canberraolympic.com.au.
In the 2016 season, the club reached the semi-final of the national FFA Cup and drew over five thousand spectators to a home match. This achievement showed the club's growing significance in Australian soccer.
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