a trial of skill in some game, in which competitors play a series of contests

a chess tournament.

a meeting for contests in a variety of sports, as between teams of different nations.

History/Historical .

a contest or martial sport in which two opposing parties of mounted and armored combatants fought for a prize, with blunted weapons and in accordance with certain rules.

a meeting at an appointed time and place for the performance of knightly exercises and sports.

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clash , contest , duel , event , fight , games , joust , match , meet , meeting , series , sport , test , tilt , tourney , competition