rangliste

Rangliste is a structured list that orders entities such as people, teams, or items from highest to lowest according to a defined criterion, such as points, scores, or times. It is used to summarize comparative performance and to establish positions for competitions, qualifications, or awards.

In sports and competitions, rankings are commonly published as standings or leaderboards. They may be updated after each event or season by federations, associations, or media outlets. Ranking systems can influence access to tournaments, seeding, sponsorship, and recognition.

Ranking is distinct from rating: ranking denotes the position in an ordered list, whereas rating is an assessed value reflecting overall quality. Some systems use a rating that feeds the ranking, while others are purely points-based. Ties are resolved by predefined tiebreak rules.

Common methods include points-based rankings (earned through results), time-based rankings (shortest times), and performance-based metrics. Notable examples are the Elo rating system used in chess; the FIFA World Ranking; ATP and WTA rankings in tennis; and standings tables in national leagues.

Challenges include ensuring fairness, transparency, and comparability across events and disciplines; field strength, event frequency, and geographic factors can influence rankings. Good practices emphasize clear methodology, regular updates, and public disclosure of rules.