It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning.
体育重在勇于竞争而非获胜，一向如此。
The sport's ruling body gave him dispensation to compete in national competitions.
体育运动管理机构特许他参加全国性的体育比赛。
He's hoping to compete in the London marathon.
他期盼着参加伦敦马拉松比赛。
He's a talented athlete who competes nationally and internationally.
他是一位有才华的'运动员，既参加国内比赛，也参加国际比赛。
They competed with skill and tenacity.
他们竞争靠的是技术和顽强意志。