Sports & Competition

1. In the Highland Games, athletes perform a test of strength called the ________.
2. Archaeologists discovered ________ ruins that were over 3,000 years old.
4. The horse was able to ________ the fence easily.
6. Anyone who joins a competition or activity is called this.
9. In this combat sport, athletes wear gloves and try to hit each other while avoiding blows.
10. During the Dragon Boat Festival, teams paddle in sync in this traditional water event.
12. She was chosen to ________ our class at the student council meeting.
13. The train passed through a long, dark ________ under the mountain.

1. Athletes from all over the world come to the Olympics to ________ for medals.
3. The bad weather might ________ from the enjoyment of the outdoor concert.
5. They gathered around a large outdoor fire to stay warm and tell stories.
7. Bali, a popular tourist destination, is an island belonging to ________.
8. After winning the tournament, she was crowned the new ________.
11. My grandfather and I often play this strategic board game with kings and queens.