"Elite competition" refers to a highly skilled and competitive environment where only the best or most talented individuals or teams compete against each other to achieve success. Full definition
In elite competition, the pool of athletes at the top is small, the margins of improvement narrow. (blog.bridgeathletic.com)
There's nothing wrong with the club system, it's just different — and showing off individual skills against elite competition is an important facet of the recruiting process. (sportstarsmag.com)
Increasing oxygen delivery to muscles can help athletes perform better and give them the edge needed to win elite competitions. (sciencedaily.com)