Explain the merits and demerits of league tournament.

Merits of a league tournament: 1. Every team plays every other team, so the winner is the truly best team. 2. Each team gets more matches, so more playing experience and a fair chance to recover from a bad game. 3. Weaker teams are not eliminated early; they get more opportunities to improve. 4. Spectators get more matches, giving better popularity and financial returns. Demerits of a league tournament: 1. It needs more time and a longer duration to complete. 2. It is more expensive (officials, venues, accommodation, equipment). 3. Matches become meaningless once the winner is decided, and interest falls. 4. It is unsuitable when the number of teams is large.