8. Far eastern ear adornment? (12)
23. Get on board, ignore the net! (7)
24. is the french female annoyed? (8)
48. Where could you see a sulky pony? (7,6)
40. Sport where competitors move backwards (8,10)
13. Sportsperson not allowed to have a beard (6)
NB. have put boxing for no. 13 but question says sportsPERSON, so answer would be boxer but thats 5 letters not 6 ? any other person?