Adversary in a Sporting Match

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Department Store, Group 508, Puzzle 4 (Toys and Games).

Question is: Adversary in a Sporting Match

and the answer is: OPPONENT

Word Meaning:

OPPONENT — One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

Definitions from Wiktionary.