This is the 10631st most frequent Portuguese word.
ganharem
"To win" or "to earn" (in the subjunctive or future form for "they/you plural").
Here 'ganharem' refers to the athletes achieving victory through effort and skill.
Os atletas precisam treinar muito para ganharem a competição.
The athletes need to train a lot to win the competition.
In this sentence, 'ganharem' is about obtaining or acquiring something beneficial through collaboration.
É importante eles se unirem para ganharem mais força.
It is important for them to unite to gain more strength.
The usage of 'ganharem' here implies accruing benefits through the act of studying.