The competition also served as qualifications for the 2014 competition.
The competition provided by superstations serves to undermine local television revenues.
And with an ever more discerning public, competition alone serves to drive out the bad stuff.
"Yet unbridled competition does not serve the best needs of today."
Furthermore, the indigenous people knew that increased competition served their interests and gave them bargaining power.
Certainly the fish stars, but it faces serious competition from vegetables served family-style as sides.
For most, though, yesterday's competition served mainly as a rare day of self-congratulation.
The competition will also serve as qualifications for the 2016 competition.
The competition also served as qualifications for the 2013 competition, and the 2014 Olympics.
But it is also true that competitions serve more than just the winners.