Which countries are included in the Oceania region for sport?

• A. Australia, New Zealand, and several Pacific nations such as Tonga and Fiji.
• B. Australia and Canada.
• C. Only Australia.
• D. Australia, New Zealand, Japan.

Answer: (A)

In sport, which countries are included in the Oceania region is defined by how regional governing bodies group nations for competition and governance. Oceania typically covers Australia and New Zealand, plus many Pacific Island nations such as Tonga and Fiji. This broad grouping reflects geographic proximity in the Pacific and the way regional sport organizations structure tournaments, qualifiers, and governance.

Canada sits in North America, not Oceania, and Japan is located in Asia, not Oceania, so including them would misplace those nations in the regional framework used for sport. That’s why the option listing Australia, New Zealand, and several Pacific nations like Tonga and Fiji is the best fit.