The past simple or the present perfect tense.простое или завершенное время. (take part) in the comprtition recently? yes, i (try) my chance two weeks ago. - (win) you the competition? - no, i (not). but it was worth trying.

Have you taken part in the competition recently
Yes,i have tried my chance 2 weeks ago
Did you win the competition
No, i didn't. But it was worth truing