1. A competitive event or championship held within a specific geographic region, typically involving teams or individuals from that area
She won first place in the regional tournament before advancing to the nationals.
Ela ganhou o primeiro lugar no torneio regional antes de avançar para o campeonato nacional.
2. A qualifying or preliminary tournament used to determine which competitors will participate in larger, more prestigious competitions
The regional tournament serves as a stepping stone for athletes hoping to make the Olympic team.
O torneio regional serve como trampolim para atletas que esperam integrar a equipe olímpica.