Question

Collect information about the types of tournaments played at school level in different games and sports.

Answer 1

Tournament type	How it is played	School-level examples
Single knock-out	A team is eliminated after one defeat.	Inter-house football, kabaddi or basketball competitions when time is limited.
League (round robin)	Each team plays every other team once in a single league.	Inter-class chess, volleyball or cricket competitions where teams need several matches.
Combination	Teams compete in groups or zones, followed by another format such as knock-out or league.	Inter-school competitions in which schools first play within zones, and zone winners then meet.
Challenge	Players challenge others according to a ladder or pyramid arrangement, usually within a specified period.	Badminton or table-tennis challenges to rank individual players.

The school’s choice depends on the available time, grounds, equipment, officials and budget. Knock-out tournaments are quick, while league tournaments give teams more chances to play.