Australia's Sporting Identity

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  1. 3. Major sporting events like the Olympics often foster a sense of national what?
  2. 4. Acronym for a uniquely Australian football code played primarily in Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia.
  3. 5. A track in Papua New Guinea that symbolises Australian endurance and national pride.
  4. 8. Tennis tournament where Australians like Ash Barty have excelled.
  5. 10. A sport in which Australia has produced many world and Olympic champions.
  6. 12. A key value promoted through inclusive sport opportunities for all Australians.
  7. 16. This word describes being involved in physical activity or sport, regardless of performance level.
  8. 18. A green and gold plant that symbolises Australia and is often used in sporting uniforms.
  9. 20. Spirit often linked with courage and mateship, reflected in the way Australians play sport.
Down
  1. 1. Nickname of the Australian women’s national football (soccer) team.
  2. 2. Long-standing customs or rituals in sport that contribute to Australian identity.
  3. 6. A famous cricket series contested between Australia and England.
  4. 7. International event where Australian athletes have historically performed strongly, particularly in swimming.
  5. 9. Sport can help shape a person’s or a nation’s what?
  6. 11. A team sport played mostly by women in Australia, with a strong national league.
  7. 13. This bat-and-ball game is considered one of Australia’s most iconic summer sports.
  8. 14. A popular winter code of football especially played in New South Wales and Queensland.
  9. 15. Australian First Nations peoples who have made significant contributions to national sport.
  10. 17. A major international event showcasing athletes with disabilities.
  11. 19. A cultural stereotype often associated with Australian athletes who are cheeky but likeable.