Knock-Out Tournament
This is a common format for most tournaments as a large number of teams can take part in a relatively short time. In this, all the contestants get eliminated one by one till the winner leaves. Once defeated the team or individual does not get a second chance.
Advantages of Knock-out Tournament:-
1. In this tournament less time is consumed to finish the tournament, So it is easy to conduct.
2. It is cheaper to organize because there are fewer matches as compared to other formats, so it is an economic tournament.
3. Fewer officials and staff are required to organize this tournament.
4. Each team or individual performs his best because he knows that he has only one chance to win.
5. There is a smaller number of matches, so less tiredness or stress over players and organizers.
Disadvantages of Knock-Out Tournament:-
1. A good team may get eliminated and a weak team may come ahead.
2. There is no skill selection possible due to the fewer number of matches.
3. There is high stress on players to win the match.
Formate of a Knock-out Tournament illustration:-
