Also means
top-level sport
Usage Note
Spitzensport designates competitive sport at the highest level, as opposed to Breitensport (mass participation sport). Athletes in Spitzensport receive state or federation funding. The adjective spitzensportlich is used in policy documents.
Examples
"Der Übergang vom Jugendsport in den Spitzensport ist für viele Athleten schwierig."
Natural Translation
The transition from youth sport to elite sport is difficult for many athletes.
Literal Translation
The transition from youth-sport into the elite-sport is for many athletes difficult.
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