amateur championships
Unpaid competitors' contests
Amateur championships are competitive events restricted to nonprofessional participants—athletes who don't earn their living from the sport.
These tournaments exist across golf, boxing, tennis, and other sports, often serving as proving grounds before athletes turn professional: She won three amateur championships before joining the tour.
The designation distinguishes them from open or professional competitions.
- track and fieldCompetitive stadium sports
- spelling beeWord-accuracy competition
- chessStrategic board game
- tennisRacquet sport over net
- swimmingLocomotion through water
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