Championship (noun)

1. A competition or series of competitions in which the winner is recognized as the champion in a particular sport or activity.
2. The status of being a champion.

Origin:

Mid 16th century (in the sense "status of being a champion"): from champion + -ship.

Examples:

1. The team won the championship.
2. He competed in the national championship.
3. She was the reigning champion of the tournament.
4. The championship game was held on Sunday.
5. The team is competing for the championship title.