Top 14 Valuable Trophies in 2019

Trophies in sports are great incentives for players to make hard efforts and spend time as well as resources behind it to win a game. Trophy becomes a matter of pride. Awards, trophies, medals, and plaques are triggering motivations and productivity in organizations too if corporate trophies are declared.

Considering the significance of trophies, today we have initiated an Infographic to let people know how some trophies in sports are expensive. It may encourage clubs and institutions to offer trophies for various sports events and boost the morale of the players in different sports.

1.     FIFA World Cup Trophy

• FIFA world cup trophy is for football sports.
• The trophy was first introduced in 1974.
• It is 14.4” tall & 13.5 pounds in weight.
• Two hundred four countries are competing in the FIFA football championship each year.
• It is made from gold, and initially, it cost $50,000, but after the addition of more gold in it, today its price reaches up to $2.5 Million.

2.     Football Association Challenge Cup

• It is awarded to the winners of the domestic English football competitions for men’s as an annual knockout event.
• It also is known as the Football Association Challenge Cup.
• It was first introduced in 1871.
• It is made from sterling silver, and its price is £5000 today.

3.     Preakness Stakes Trophy

• The Preakness Stakes trophy is awarding to the winners of horse racing tournament played in Maryland and Baltimore States.
• It was first introduced in 1860.
• The original name of the trophy was Woodlawn Vase.
• The trophy was designed by Tiffany & Co. as an ornate vase.
• It is made from solid sterling silver, and price worth $2.5 million.

4.     BNP Paribas Fortis Diamond Games Trophy

• BNP Paribas Fortis Diamond Games is a Tennis Trophy
• It is awarding for professional women’s tennis tournament arranged by WTA.
• It was first introduced in 2008
• The design of the trophy contains a tennis racquet and a ball decorated with diamonds.
• Now, a new trophy was crafted from the gold and is worth $1.3 Million.

5.     Indianapolis 500 Trophy

• Indianapolis 500 trophy is given to the winners of Motor Race Sports.
• It also is known as the NASCAR trophy.
• It was first introduced in 1936.
• On the top of the trophy, a naked man is waving a checkered flag.
• It is based on the tradition of ancient Greek athletes.
• It was designed by Borg-Warner Automotive Co. so, it is known as Borg-Warner trophy.
• The original price was $10,000, but after insurance, it is $1.3 Million today.
• It has 1.625-meter height, and weight 45 Kg that renders it as the biggest trophy in the present sports.

6.     Stanley Cup Trophy

• It is awarding to the winners of Ice Hockey championship played in Canada.
• It also is famous for the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup.
• It was first introduced in 1893.
• Initially, it was a simple bowl. Later on, the practice of adding names of winners on the bottom bands has increased its size
• The Stanley Cup was donated by Stanley of Preston, a former governor general of Canada.
• NHL (National Hockey League) is now awarded the same trophy for ice hockey tournaments under the hood of IIHF.
• It stands three feet high and weight 15.5Kg. It made from silver and nickel alloy.
• The price of the cup is $650,000 today.

7.     Super Bowl Trophy

• It is the American Football or soccer game trophy.
• It is considering the biggest one in the USA.
• The trophy was first introduced in 1967.
• It is also famous as the Vince Lombardy Trophy.
• The design of trophy consists of a big sized football replica has seated on the top, and a tall column supports it.
• It is 22 inches tall and 3.2 Kg in weight.
• The trophy is made from gold and silver & costs $50,000 today.

8.     ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy

• It is International Cricket Council (ICC) trophy is considering the most prestigious trophy in cricket sports.
• It is awarded to the winners of Cricket World Cup final match by ICC.
• It was first awarded it in 1975 by ICC.
• The design of the trophy contains a ball of earth moving on the top of three columns.
• The ball of earth is made from gold and three columns made from silver.
• It is 60 cm tall and weight 11Kg.
• Engraving of the names of winners found on the bottom of the trophy, and it is up to 20 inscriptions.
• Its coast is $30,000 today.

9.     European Championship Trophy

• It is Union of European Football Association (UEFA) trophy for the winners of the football championship.
• It first awarded in 1960.
• It is made up of sterling silver and 24 inches tall as well as 8 Kg. in weight.
• Original marble base removed, and the silver base expanded further.
• Its price is $15,000 today.

10.NBA Trophy

• It is a Basketball Trophy awarding by National Basketball Association (NBA) to the winners of NBA final.
• It was first awarded after the inaugural NBA final in 1947.
• Until 1984, it was famous as Walter A. Brown trophy in the honor of Larry O’Brien, a former NBA commissioner.
• It is a two feet tall trophy depicts a basketball over a hoop and basket.
• It weighed 14.5 pounds and made of 24-carat gold
• It costs $13,500 today.
• It is a one-time trophy, so it was given to the winners each year and created a new one for the next year.

11.Wimbledon Trophy

• It is considering highly prestigious Grand Slam Tennis Tournament Trophy.
• The Tennis Sports Trophy was first awarded in 1877 for grass court outdoor championship held in Wimbledon.
• It is awarded to both genders.
• Gentlemen’s Single Champion presented with a loving silver gilt cup.
• It is with 18.5 inches height and 7.5 inches in diameter.
• Ladies championship winners receive Rosewater Dish a sterling silver plate adorned with the etched symbol.
• Today, its price is $13,500.

12.Ryder Cup Trophy

• It is awarding for Golf Sports for Biennial Men’s Golf Competition.
• The competition takes place between the team of the United States and European countries every two years.
• The venue changes alternately between the USA & European countries every two years.
• It was first introduced in 1927.
• It costs $7,500 today.

13.World Series Trophy

• The trophy is awarding to Baseball Sports
• It was first introduced in 1970.
• It officially is known as ‘The Commissioner’s Trophy.’
• The Baseball Commissioner presents the trophy.
• It is given to the owners, general manager, and manager of the championship team.
• Its price is $15,000 today.

14.Premier League Trophy

• It is awarding to the football club participating in English Football League system.
• The Premier League is one of the top level league systems for English football.
• Twenty clubs contest the championship.
• It was first started in 1992.
• It is operating on a system of promotion & regulation with the English Football League.
• Its price is £10,000 today.

Conclusion:

We have seen some details of the most expensive and favorite sports trophies. We hope this Infographic may inspire many sports clubs to announce such trophies for upcoming events in their regions. If you belong to Australia, we would like to suggest you come in touch with Olympia, a known and established trophy manufacturing hub in Sydney.

It has a vast inventory of various trophies, awards, medals, and plaques to serve various purposes including sports and corporate causes. Take a glimpse of offerings from Olympia in Australia and select your next order.