sports competitions

Organized athletic events

Sports competitions are organized contests in which individuals or teams compete against each other in athletic activities, with outcomes determined by skill, speed, strength, or strategy.

These range from informal local matches to major international events like the Olympics or World Cup.

The term encompasses both the events themselves and the broader culture surrounding them, including tournaments, leagues, championships, and playoffs.

The sports competitions drew thousands of spectators to the stadium.

Related

Olympic Games · opening ceremony · swimming · soccer · World Cup · gold medal · defeat · medal · relay race · traditional wrestling · tournament · playoff game · championship · time trial · coach · victory · world record · basketball

Opposites
formality and structure

sports competitionsplayground games

Outdoor children's amusements

free play · pickup games · scrimmages · street games · friendly matches

purpose and orientation

sports competitionscooperative games

Games with shared victory

fitness training · leisure activities · recreational activities · physical therapy · exercise

activity type

sports competitionsacademic competitions

Organized student knowledge challenges

spelling bees · chess tournaments · debate tournaments · music competitions · quiz bowls

Family

sport, contest, competition

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G