noun
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.
彼女は二年連続で選手権を獲得した。
She won the championship for the second year in a row.
王者
The champion has to defend the title in the next match.
noun
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.