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championship

a competition in which the best player or team is chosen

Ex: Their victory in the championship was celebrated by fans nationwide.Ā 
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tour
tour
[noun]

a series of matches played by a particular sports teams in various locations

Ex: During the basketball team's national tour, they faced various opponents in different cities, building team chemistry and fan engagement.Ā 
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prelim
prelim
[noun]

an initial round or stage that comes before the main competition, often used to determine who qualifies or how participants are placed

Ex: They competed in the prelim round to qualify for the finals.Ā 
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repechage
repechage
[noun]

a round or series of rounds where competitors who have been previously defeated have another opportunity to continue in the competition

Ex: He lost in the early rounds but had another chance to qualify through the repechage.Ā 
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final
final
[noun]

the last match, race, etc., in a competition that determines the champion

Ex: The team trained hard in preparation for the final, hoping to take home the championship trophy.Ā 
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semifinal
semifinal
[noun]

one of the two competitions before the final round

Ex: After winning the semifinal, she was excited but nervous about the upcoming final.Ā 
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mixed doubles

a competition where teams are composed of one male and one female player

Ex: Mixed doubles require good coordination between partners.Ā 
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league
league
[noun]

a group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season

Ex: The football league has 20 teams competing this season.Ā 
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match
match
[noun]

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

Ex: The soccer match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals each.Ā 
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matchup
matchup
[noun]

a sports event with two players or teams competing against one another

Ex: The matchup between the two top teams is expected to be thrilling.Ā 
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exhibition game

a non-competitive match or game played for entertainment, practice, or promotional purposes, rather than as part of a formal competition or league

Ex: The basketball team played an exhibition game to showcase their skills before the season started.Ā 
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Premier League

the top professional football league in England, comprising 20 clubs competing for the championship title

Ex: Premier League clubs attract top talent from around the globe.Ā 
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test match

a competitive international match in sports such as cricket or rugby, serving as a formal test of skill between national teams

Ex: He scored a century in the test match against the visiting team.Ā 
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National Football League

a professional American football league comprising 32 teams

Ex: The NFL is immensely popular in the U.S.Ā 
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tournament

a series of sporting games in which teams or players compete against different rivals in different rounds until only one remains and that is the winner

Ex: The team trained hard for months in preparation for the regional soccer tournament.Ā 
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performance-enhancing drug

a substance used by athletes to improve athletic performance, often banned by sports organizations due to unfair advantages

Ex: There is a zero-tolerance policy for performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports.Ā 
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handicap
handicap
[noun]

a set of rules or conditions that are put in place to balance the game and give a disadvantaged player a better chance of winning

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tiebreaker

a special additional round or rule used to determine a winner when the score is equal after regular play

Ex: They played a tiebreaker to decide the winner of the tennis match.Ā 
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world.Ā 
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highland games

the traditional Scottish athletic competitions that feature events like hammer throwing

Ex: They attended the highland games to watch the athletes compete.Ā 
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strongman competitions

the athletic events where participants showcase strength through various feats of power, such as lifting heavy objects and pulling vehicles

Ex: He trains extensively for strongman competitions.Ā 
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to replay
to replay
[Verb]

to play a match again, due to specific circumstances such as a tie or inconclusive outcome

Ex: In the basketball tournament, a technical issue occurred, and officials decided to replay the interrupted match.Ā 
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garbage time

the period in a game when the outcome is virtually decided, and less experienced or non-starting players are often given playing time

Ex: She managed to make a three-pointer during garbage time.Ā 
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time trial

a race format where individuals or teams compete against the clock to achieve the fastest time

Ex: The cyclist set a new record in the time trial by completing the course in under 30 minutes.Ā 
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group stage

the initial round where teams compete within groups to advance

Ex: The group stage is crucial for securing a good position in the tournament.Ā 
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Premiership

the highest level of competition within a particular league or division

Ex: The Premiership is where the best teams compete for the championship title.Ā 
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quarterfinal

a round or stage of a tournament, where the number of participants is reduced to eight

Ex: They advanced to the quarterfinals after winning their preliminary matches.Ā 
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world championship

the international competitions where athletes or teams from various countries compete to determine the best in their sport

Ex: He won gold at the world championships.Ā 
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grand slam

a major championship or series of victories in sports, typically tennis, golf, or baseball

Ex: He won the tennis grand slam by claiming all four major tournaments in a single year.Ā 
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six pointer

a sports match or event where both teams are near each other in the league standings, and the result significantly affects their rankings

Ex: This weekend's match is a crucial six pointer for both teams fighting to avoid relegation.Ā 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

to participate in a race

Ex: She decided to run in the marathon this year.Ā 
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century
century
[noun]

a race or competition that spans a distance of one hundred units, such as meters, kilometers, or miles

Ex: The local track club organized a century through the city streets.Ā 
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high-scoring
high-scoring
[Adjective]

of a game or match, where a large number of points or goals are scored

Ex: The basketball team won the high-scoring game with a final score of 120-115.Ā 
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diving event

a competitive contest where athletes perform dives from a springboard or platform into water, aiming for skill, technique, and grace

Ex: She won a gold medal in the diving event at the national championships.Ā 
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