Sports

7. Popular court sport among Australian women, played in Commonwealth countries.
8. Foul consequence in rugby or soccer.
9. Event where Australia fiercely competes every four years.
12. Combat sport focusing on throws, part of the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
14. Competitive event in Australia involving swimming, cycling, and running.
15. Commencement of an NRL game.
17. Rapid race, often 100 meters, featured in the Commonwealth Games.
19. Track event obstacle, measured in meters.

1. Sport demanding balance and flexibility, featured in the Commonwealth Games.
2. Field sport gaining traction in Australia, played with bats and bases.
3. Field sport with a growing following in Victoria.
4. Playmaking position in American football, less common but known in Australia.
5. Key trait for participants in the Sydney Marathon.
6. Aussie competitor known for physical prowess.
10. A grueling 42.195-kilometer race.
11. Refers to AFL, played with goals on an oval pitch.
13. Guiding an Aussie Rules team or athlete to victory.
16. Segment of play in a cricket match.
18. Tool used in tennis, which has a big following in Melbourne.
20. Sport involving acrobatic plunges, often seen at the Commonwealth Games.