victory

/ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi/noun

The state of having beaten an opponent in a battle or contest, or having succeeded at something; also, a particular win.

Example sentence

“The team celebrated their victory long into the night.”

You 'win' or 'claim' a victory 'over' an opponent. Grander than 'win' the noun: politicians declare victory, teams get wins.

Related words

defeatTo beat an opponent in a battle, game, or contest.athleteSomeone who trains for and competes in sports, especially with notable skill.trainingThe process of teaching or learning the skills needed for a job, sport, or other activity.tournamentA competition made up of a series of games or matches, played to decide one overall winner among the teams or players.goalkeeperThe player whose job is to guard the goal and stop the other team from scoring.stadiumA large structure with seating for crowds, built for sports matches and other events.