Across
- 3. A feathered ball used in the game of badminton, typically hit back and forth over a net.
- 6. A person who watches a sports event through television or other media.
- 7. A punishment imposed on a player or team for a rule violation during a game or match.
- 8. The location where a sports event takes place, such as a stadium, arena, or field.
- 12. The person you are playing or fighting against in a game or competition.
- 15. To achieve a better result than any previous sportsperson in a particular sport, setting a new best result
- 17. A large, often open-air structure with tiered seating for spectators, used for sports events like football.
- 19. A group of people chosen to judge a performance in a sports competition, often in events like gymnastics or figure skating.
- 20. A prepared course for racing or running, typically oval-shaped and often used for events like athletics or horse racing
- 21. A sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
Down
- 1. A player positioned to defend the goal in various sports like football, hockey, or water polo.
- 2. The act of defeating the opponent.
- 4. The winner of a sports competition or tournament, recognized as the best in their field.
- 5. To suffer physical harm or damage to the body during sports activities.
- 9. One complete circuit around a track or course, often used in racing or running events.
- 10. A series of matches in a particular sport where participants compete to determine the overall winner. The loser drops out of the competition.
- 11. A long, curved stick used in sports like ice hockey to hit a puck.
- 13. The uniform worn by players in sports, often featuring the team's colors, logo, and player number.
- 14. A metal discawarded as a prize in recognition of achievement, especially for the 3 best participants.
- 16. A race in which teammates take turns to complete a race, passing a baton between them.
- 18. In sports like football or rugby, to try to take the ball away from an opponent using physical force
