The final of a competition is the match or round in which the winner of the entire event is decided.
3-397: In sports competitions following a knockout system, where only two individuals or teams compete in each match, the final is usually played between the winners of two semifinals . However, if more than two entrants are required for each match, then qualification for the final may be through some other process such as winning heats . The final is usually, but not always, the last match in
6-421: A tournament to be played, and the winner of this match is declared the winner of the whole tournament. In many contests, the winner(s) and runner(s)-up receive gold and silver medals respectively. Another game, or competition, between the two players who lost in the semifinals is done to determine who receives the bronze medal . With multi-competitor finals, the grand final may determine medals placements, while
9-465: The consolation final may set the lesser rankings. If the final round is contested in a "best-of" format (like "best-of-7"), the term is sometimes called "finals," ( playoffs ) to denote that there is more than one game (like "the NBA Finals "). The NHL has referred to the " Stanley Cup Final" in the singular since the 2005–06 season, although media outlets typically use the term "Stanley Cup finals" (with
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