> This tag is intended for:
1. actual problems from mathematics competitions (see [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mathematics_competitions) for a list of mathematics competitions from which you might ask questions);
2. inquires about alternative proofs for a particular problem that is from a math contest;
3. questions that have been explicitly inspired by a contest problem, including practice problems; and
4. soft questions requesting advice on competing in contests or those inquiring into the general utility of such things in terms of encouraging the further pursuit of mathem…