Boxing Kangaroo

The boxing kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia, frequently seen in popular culture. The symbol is often displayed prominently by Australian spectators at sporting events, such as at cricket, tennis and football (soccer) matches, and at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games. The flag is also highly associated with its namesake national rugby league team - the Kangaroos. A distinctive flag featuring the symbol has since been considered "Australia's sporting flag".

Read more about Boxing Kangaroo:  2010 Winter Olympics Controversy

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    ... to paint with oil paints for the first time ... is like trying to make something exquisitely accurate and microscopically clear out of mud pies with boxing gloves on.
    Brenda Ueland (1891–1985)