A person who takes part in a contest.

A participant in a competition or game show.

प्रतियोगी

English Usage: The contestant finished the race in record time.

Hindi Usage: प्रतियोगी ने रिकॉर्ड समय में दौड़ पूरी की।

Someone who competes against others to win a prize.

पुरस्कार जीतने के लिए दूसरों से प्रतिस्पर्धा करने वाला

English Usage: The contestants were anxious as the final results were about to be announced.

Hindi Usage: प्रतियोगी चिंतित थे क्योंकि अंतिम परिणाम घोषित होने वाले थे।