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MODULE-4 Organization of Tournament
Physical Education
and Sports Sciences
OBJECTIVES

After studying this chapter you will be able to:

explain the meaning, definition and importance of
Tournament;
Note
describe the differnt types of tournament and draw
fixtures;

learn how tournaments are conducted and

describe the intramural and extramural.

16.1 MEANING AND DEFINITIONS OF TOURNAMENT

A tournament is a series of games or matches that are used to decide the winner
of a competition. In sports, a tournament is often used at the conclusion of the
season to crown the league’s champion. Tournaments are usually conducted over
a short time period. In addition to sporting events, tournaments are often staged
for card games like poker, rummy and bridge. The tournament format indicates
the matchups and the criteria for advancement and elimination.

DO YOU KNOW?

According to “John Cannon’s Dictionary of British History,” tournaments
began as military competitions. The first tournament were equestrian and
military competitions that were held in Europe at around the year 1000.

“A competition for teams or single players in which a series of games is
played, and the winners of each game play against each other until only
one winner is left”

“A competition involving many competitors in a single sport or game is
Called Tournament”
Participation in a tournament proves player’s capabilities.

Tournament provides an opportunity to demonstrate game skills.

Tournaments is a powerful medium of popularize a particular game or sports.

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