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competitor; contestant; player; athlete
競技者として大会に初めて出場する。
I will compete in a tournament for the first time as an athlete.
全ての競技者が公平な条件で戦うべきだ。
All competitors should compete under fair conditions.
引退した競技者がコーチに転身した。
The retired athlete transitioned to being a coach.