Answer: vying

AnswerCrossword Clue
VYINGIn competition
VYINGCompeting
VYINGIn a contest
VYINGContending.
VYINGContesting
VYINGOlympics activity
VYINGIn contention
VYINGContending
vyingto contend for superiority
vyingan act of vying
vyingpresent participle of vie