Sports - Sports Competitions

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a competition in which the best player or team is chosen

Ex: Fans are eagerly awaiting the championship game to see who will take home the trophy .
tour [noun]

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

Ex: The tennis player participated in an exhibition tour , showcasing skills and engaging with fans in various tennis clubs across the country .
prelim [noun]

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

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

Ex: They competed in the repechage to earn a spot in the finals .
final [noun]

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

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one of the two competitions before the final round

Ex: He celebrated his victory in the semifinal , knowing that the hardest match was still to come .

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

Ex: They advanced to the finals in mixed doubles badminton .
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 team won the championship in their league last year .
match [noun]

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

Ex: After a long and intense match , the tennis player emerged victorious and celebrated with her fans .
matchup [noun]

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

Ex: The coaches are analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the upcoming matchup .

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 soccer club organized an exhibition game to raise funds for charity .

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

Ex: Manchester United has won the Premier League title multiple times .

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

Ex: They won the final test match of the season to clinch the series .

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 annual tennis tournament attracts top players from around the world .

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

Ex: Using performance-enhancing drugs violates the rules of fair play in sports .
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

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

Ex: The tiebreaker rules were explained to the teams before the playoff game .

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

Ex: The city will host a soccer competition next month .

the traditional Scottish athletic competitions that feature events like hammer throwing

Ex: Participants wear traditional Scottish attire at the highland games .

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

Ex: Participants prepare for months leading up to strongman competitions .

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

Ex: In the event of a draw , chess players may opt to replay the match to establish a clear winner .

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

Ex: They maintained a comfortable lead throughout garbage time .

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

Ex: The coach emphasized pacing during the time trial so that no one would tire out too quickly .

the initial round where teams compete within groups to advance

Ex: A surprise upset occurred during the group stage of the tournament .

the highest level of competition within a particular league or division

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

Ex: He scored the winning goal in overtime to secure a spot in the quarterfinals .

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

Ex: They hosted the world championships in their city .

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

Ex: The athlete 's grand slam was the highlight of his career .

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

Ex: The derby match turned out to be a six pointer as both teams battled for the top spot in the league .
century [noun]

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

Ex: He set a new personal record in the century , completing 100 kilometers in under six hours .
high-scoring [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite the high-scoring first half , the second half of the baseball game was a defensive battle .

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

Ex: Athletes train rigorously for the diving event , focusing on perfecting their dives .