The final is usually, but not always, the last match in a tournament to be played, and the winner of this match is declared the winner of the whole tournament. In many contests, the winner(s) and runner(s)-up receive gold and silver medals respectively.
In most tournaments, the final match is usually the concluding contest, and its winner is crowned the ultimate champion. Additionally, in numerous contests, the first-place and second-place finishers are awarded gold and silver medals, respectively.