Sport Crossword — 17 October 2026

Across

1. 3. Athlete competing in an aquatic sport (7)
2. 5. Area for supporters to gather during events (7)
3. 8. Vital display in sports indicating points and results. (10)
4. 10. Unwanted interference in a sport, often penalised. (7)
5. 11. To receive a thrown ball in cricket or baseball. (5)
6. 12. Cue sport played on a rectangular table with pockets. (7)

Down

1. 1. Sport on ice using stones and brooms to score points (7)
2. 2. Martial artist trained in stealth and agility (5)
3. 4. Off-road motorcycle racing over rough terrain. (9)
4. 5. Indoor version of football, played with smaller teams. (6)
5. 6. Ancient practice combining physical postures and mindfulness (4)
6. 7. Surface for running events in athletics competitions. (5)
7. 9. Popular term for the sport with oval ball and scrums. (6)