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Sports - Sports Competitions

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championship

a competition in which the best player or team is chosen

[noun]
tour

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

[noun]
prelim

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

[noun]
repechage

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

[noun]
final

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

[noun]
semifinal

one of the two competitions before the final round

[noun]
mixed doubles

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

[noun]
league

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

[noun]
match

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

[noun]
matchup

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

[noun]
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

[noun]
Premier League

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

[noun]
test match

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

[noun]
National Football League

a professional American football league comprising 32 teams

[noun]
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

[noun]
performance-enhancing drug

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

[noun]
handicap

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

[noun]
tiebreaker

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

[noun]
competition

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

[noun]
highland games

the traditional Scottish athletic competitions that feature events like hammer throwing

[noun]
strongman competitions

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

[noun]
to replay

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

[Verb]
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

[noun]
time trial

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

[noun]
group stage

the initial round where teams compete within groups to advance

[noun]
Premiership

the highest level of competition within a particular league or division

[noun]
quarterfinal

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

[noun]
world championship

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

[noun]
grand slam

a set of championships or matches happening in a particular sport including tennis, golf, or rugby that are of great significance

[noun]
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

[noun]
to run

to participate in a race

[Verb]
century

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

[noun]
high-scoring

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

[Adjective]
diving event

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

[noun]
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