Sports Competitions

the status or title that a person gains by being the best player or team in a competition

The team won the championship after a thrilling final match.

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

He booked a tour to explore the best surf spots on the island.

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

They competed in the prelim round to qualify for the finals.

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

He lost in the early rounds but had another chance to qualify through the repechage.

last in a sequence or process

The final chapter of the book revealed the long-awaited twist in the plot.

one of the two competitions before the final round

After winning the semifinal, she was excited but nervous about the upcoming final.

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

Mixed doubles require good coordination between partners.

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

The football league has 20 teams competing this season.

to be the same as or similar to something else

His skills in tennis match those of a professional player.

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

The matchup between the two top teams is expected to be thrilling.

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

The basketball team played an exhibition game to showcase their skills before the season started.

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

Premier League clubs attract top talent from around the globe.

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

He scored a century in the test match against the visiting team.

a professional American football league comprising 32 teams

The NFL is immensely popular in the U.S.

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

The team trained hard for months in preparation for the regional soccer tournament.

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

There is a zero-tolerance policy for performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports.

a condition that impairs a person's mental or physical functions

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

They played a tiebreaker to decide the winner of the tennis match.

the act of trying to achieve a goal by doing better than others who are also aiming for the same goal

There's intense competition among smartphone manufacturers to release the most innovative devices.

the traditional Scottish athletic competitions that feature events like hammer throwing

They attended the highland games to watch the athletes compete.

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

He trains extensively for strongman competitions.

to play an audio or visual content, or video game again from the beginning

The teacher replayed the educational video to reinforce key concepts for the students.

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

She managed to make a three-pointer during garbage time.

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

The cyclist set a new record in the time trial by completing the course in under 30 minutes.

the initial round where teams compete within groups to advance

The group stage is crucial for securing a good position in the tournament.

the office of premier

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

They advanced to the quarterfinals after winning their preliminary matches.

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

He won gold at the world championships.

(in trick-taking card games) a declaration or bid in which a player or partnership wins every trick in a hand

He declared a grand slam and took every trick.

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

This weekend's match is a crucial six pointer for both teams fighting to avoid relegation.

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry.

a period of one hundred years

Climate change is one of the most serious issues of this century.

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

The basketball team won the high-scoring game with a final score of 120-115.

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

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