Trophy facts for kids

Several trophies for a Scrabble tournament in Benin

A trophy is an object given to someone because of an accomplishment. These are often given out through sporting events.

A trophy can be in the shape of a cup, a bowl, a plaque, a mug (these usually painted or engraved with something), a human shape (like the Emmy Award), or a spaceship (like the Hugo Award for science-fiction).

Trophies can also be an animal head. These are often taken as trophies by hunters.

History

In ancient times people would take heads or other body parts of enemies they had killed in a battle to show how good a warrior they were. Many years ago (in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome) the winners did not get any trophy, only a wreath (a wreath is made of flowers and looks like a crown). The winner also got olive oil in a container that was similar to today trophies. In local games, the winners got different trophies, such as a vase or a silver cup. In ancient Rome, the tradition of getting trophy was slowly forgotten and money were given instead. Trophies were introduced back in the world on large scale in last century. Football, rugby and baseball trophies were introduced. Today trophies are mostly made from plastic and are easily accessible to public thanks to low price.

Images for kids

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  Trophy for the 1934 Melbourne Cup. The trophy is an example of a loving cup-styled trophy, with two handles attached to the bowl.

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  Norberto Alonso with the Copa Libertadores Trophy. The trophy awarded to the champions of Copa Libertadores

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  The European Champion Clubs' Cup is awarded to the winners of the UEFA Champions League

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  The AFL Premiership Cup is awarded to the winners of the AFL's Grand Final

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  Anquan Boldin with the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The trophy is awarded to the winner's of the NFL's championship game.

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  The Arlington Million Trophy being carried. The trophy is awarded to the winners of the Arlington Million horse race

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  The Stanley Cup is a perpetual trophy awarded to the winners of the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs.

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  The Paul Barrière Trophy is awarded to the winners of the Rugby League World Cup

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  Several actors and actresses with "Oscar statuette" in hand. The award is issued by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

See also

In Spanish: Trofeo para niños