| PARALYMPICGAMES | In sporting contest a cramp simply worsens with age |
| CUPOLA | Sporting contest a timeless group backed in dome (6) |
| AGRAFFE | From "hook", an often ornate clasp or brooch for armour or clothing; a keystone decorated with relief sculpture; a grand piano stud; a cramp-iron for stonemasonry; or, a cage or muselet around a champ |
| PANORAMIC | No! I get a cramp looking at such a wide view (9) |
| TILT | An attack, dispute, duel or encounter; an awning over a boat or a cart; a jousting contest; a thrust with a lance, delivered at said tournament; a slant; or, a woodcutter's hut (4) |
| PARTS | From "division, portion", word for a body of adherents; company of people; detachment of troops; side in a battle, game, lawsuit or other contest; a political group; or, a beano, bun fight or other so |
| SEVENTYEIGHT | View takes in sporting contest with the old-fashioned fast spinner |
| ASHES | A second man succeeded in sporting contest |
| TESTAMENT | Content to contest a mention in will (9) |
| TESTATOR | Contest a torment when he has a will (8) |
| CHAMP | Title-holder in sporting contest (informal) |
| CLOSEUP | Fail to win in sporting contest: short-range shot needed (5-2) |
| SUPERBOWL | Magnificent night flier in sporting contest (9) |
| MEERKAT | Carnivore from ark beaten in sporting contest |
| DECATHLON | Jockey held on, gripping whip in sporting contest |
| CHEWEDUP | Fellow joined in sporting contest, getting nervous |
| CROUP | Disease setting back men in sporting contest |
| TUGOFWAR | Small battleship used in sporting contest? |
| TESTCRICKET | Try jumper in sporting contest (4,7) |
| FAIRGAME | Legitimate target in sporting contest (4, 4) |
