vapaakilpailu
Vapaakilpailu, also known as free competition or open competition, is a concept primarily used in Finnish sports and often in business contexts. In sports, it refers to a type of competition where participants are not restricted by any specific team affiliation, club membership, or national origin for that particular event. Athletes can compete as individuals or as part of a self-assembled group, focusing solely on their performance in that event. This allows for greater flexibility and can attract a wider range of participants, including those who may not be affiliated with traditional sports organizations.
The term can also be applied to economic systems, where it signifies a market characterized by the