youth championship

[juːθ ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp]

nounpl: youth championships

campeonato juvenil

1. A competitive sporting event or tournament for young people, typically under a certain age limit

She won gold at the youth championship in swimming.

Ela ganhou ouro no campeonato juvenil de natação.

2. The title or status of being the best young competitor in a particular sport or activity

He holds the youth championship in tennis for his age group.

Ele é o campeão juvenil de tênis na sua categoria.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

campeonato juvenil

Standard term used throughout Brazil

São Paulo

campeonato de categorias menores

Alternative reference emphasizing younger age categories

Portugal

campeonato de jovens

Common usage in Portuguese European context

rise through the youth championships

youth championship material

defend one's youth championship title

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