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"Tenka" (Under heaven) is used to refer to "the world," as everything in this world is beneath the skies / under heaven.
"Budou" means martial arts, or "the way (art) of fighting."
Putting the rest together, a fairly concise translation of "Tenkaichi Budoukai" would be "The World's Best Martial Artist Tournament."
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Results of the first three Tenkaichi Budoukai's that appeared in the
manga/anime:
The 21nd Tenkaichi Budoukai:
Champion: Master Roshi (Kamesennin)
Runner-up: Son Goku
The 22nd Tenkaichi Budoukai:
Champion: Tien
Runner-up: Son Goku
The 23rd Tenkaichi Budoukai:
Champion: Son Goku
Runner-up: Piccolo
The Cell Game:
Champion: Son Gohan
The 24th Tenkaichi Budoukai:
Champion: Mr. Satan
The 25th Tenkaichi Budoukai:
Adult Division Champion: Mr. Satan
Adult Division Runner-up: No. 18
Children Division Champion: Chibi Trunks
Children Division Runner-up: Son Goten
Note: In all the tournaments to follow, Mr. Satan is the champion, while Mr.Buu is the runner-up...Basically Mr. Satan cheats in letting Mr.Buu fight with everyone else first, and then to throw the match to Mr.Satan.