Sport Crossword — 5 September 2026

Across

1. 2. Two-wheeled sport often seen in the Tour de France. (7)
2. 4. Place to build strength or perfect a routine (3)
3. 6. Popular cue sport played on a rectangular table (9)
4. 9. Sport where athletes perform acrobatics mid-air (10)
5. 11. Popular team sport played on a pitch with a round ball. (8)
6. 14. Heart-pounding competition on tracks or circuits. (6)
7. 15. Paddling sport enjoyed on rivers and lakes. (8)
8. 16. Low-impact exercise method focusing on core strength and flexibility. (7)
9. 20. What you score in rugby after crossing the goal line. (5)
10. 21. Medical specialty often used in sports injuries diagnosis. (9)
11. 22. Team sport known for its scrums and lineouts (10)
12. 23. Fast-paced game played on a table with paddles and a ball. (8)

Down

1. 1. Home nation known for its football and cricket prowess. (7)
2. 3. Urban sport focusing on efficient movement over obstacles. (7)
3. 5. Endurance race of 26.2 miles, named after a Greek legend (8)
4. 7. Olympic event involving precision and speed with a firearm. (8)
5. 8. High-intensity workout regime popularised in the 2000s (8)
6. 10. Racket sport played indoors or outdoors, featuring a shuttlecock. (9)
7. 12. Athletic event featuring a spear thrown for distance (7)
8. 13. A board used for sliding down snowy slopes in winter sports. (9)
9. 17. Fast-paced team sport played with a stick and ball. (8)
10. 18. Riding waves atop a board, popular in coastal areas. (7)
11. 19. Sport involving racing boats on water with oars (6)