championship; champion's title
Refers to the status or title of being champion, especially in sports and competitive events. Common with verbs such as 獲得する, 守る, and 争う.
She won the championship for the second year in a row.
王者は次の試合で選手権を守らなければならない。
The champion has to defend the title in the next match.
championship tournament; championship event; championship game
Refers to the contest, game, meet, or tournament held to decide a champion. Often appears in event names such as 世界選手権 and 全国選手権.
来月、東京で世界選手権が開かれる。
The world championships will be held in Tokyo next month.
全国高校サッカー選手権がいよいよ始まる。
The national high school soccer championship is finally starting.
He won the world championship title last year.
She competed in the national championship for the first time.
He fended off the challenger and defended his championship title.
The two athletes are competing for the championship title.
champion; title holder
open championship; open competition