1. A competitive event or competition that is restricted to invited participants only, not open to the general public
The club organized a private tournament for its members only.
O clube organizou um torneio privado apenas para seus membros.
2. A sports competition held by a private organization, institution, or individual rather than a public governing body
She won first place in the private tournament sponsored by the local tennis academy.
Ela venceu em primeiro lugar no torneio privado patrocinado pela academia de tênis local.