List of Sports Cups and Trophies, National & International Sports

Sports Cups and Trophies

Sports Cups and Trophies are awarded to athletes who have excelled in their respective sports. In this article, we will discuss about national and international sports, as well as trophies and cups associated with them. Candidates studying for government exams can easily get 2 to 3  marks from this topic.

The article provides a list of National and International Sports Cups and Trophies that are important in competitive exams for the general knowledge section. Aspirants preparing for various government exams such as SSC, RRB, and Bank should carefully read the list of sports cups and trophies for the general awareness section which is part of the syllabus for the majority of these exams.

Aspirants for the most coveted UPSC exam must also be familiar with various sports cups and trophies, as questions based on them may be asked in the UPSC preliminary examination.

National & International Sports Cups & Trophies

The list of Sports Cups and Trophies at the national and international levels are shown in the table below.

International Sports Cups and Trophies

In this list, we have mentioned all the important International Sports Trophies and Cups. Some of the questions from this list have already been asked in Government Exams in the Past.

National Sports Cups and Trophies

In this list, we have mentioned some of the important National Sports Trophies and Cups. Candidates preparing for government exams can expect one or two questions from this section.

Some Important Sports Cups and Trophies

Here are some notable trophies and cups from various competitions and sports:

Ranji Trophy

In the domestic cricket championship, the Ranji Trophy was used. Teams from various Indian states and regions compete in it. The Indian cricketer Ranjitsingh Ji, who has competed internationally, is honoured with the name of the Ranji Trophy. The Ranji Cricket Tournament is played by a total of 38 teams. On November 4th, 1934, Madras and Mysore played their first game.

Aga Khan Award

Aga Khan III established the first Agha Khan Trophy in 1926. The jumping competition in Ireland is where this trophy was first given out. In the years 1926, 1927, and 1930, Switzerland claimed three Aga Khan Trophies.

Beighton Cup

One of the first cups in hockey history is the Beighton Cup. It was first run by Indian Football, but in 1905 the Calcutta Hockey League took it.

Davis Cup

After American college student Dwight Filley Davis, the Davis Cup was created. He coordinated the first tennis match between Great Britain and the United States. In 1990, the Davis Cup’s inaugural game was held. The International Lawn Tennis Trophy was the original name of the Davis Cup.

Dhyan Chand Award

Awarded for lifetime achievement in sports is the Dhyan Chand Award. The Indian hockey player Dhyan Chand, commonly known as Hockey Magician, gets honoured with this honour. In his hockey career, he has scored more than a thousand goals. The Dhyan Chand Prize was presented for the first time to Shahuraj Birajdar (boxing), Ashok Diwan (hockey), and Aparna Ghosh (basketball) in 2002.

Thomas Cup

Sir George Thomas established the Thomas Cup in 1939 for a number of men’s international team tournaments to be run by the International Badminton Federation (IBF), of which Sir George Thomas served as president. The Team of Malaya won the first competition, which took place in 1948. Previously, these competitions were held every three years, but starting in 1982, they were held every two years. The most successful team is Indonesia, which has won the cup thirteen times.

FIFA World Cup

The most important international football competition, the FIFA World Cup, is played every four years. France is the current champion.

Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is the National Football League’s (NFL) annual championship game, which is played on the first Sunday in February. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the current champions.

Olympic Gold Medal

The best prize was given to competitors in the Olympic Games. Each event’s champion receives a gold medal.

Wimbledon Trophy

The Wimbledon Trophy is awarded yearly to the winner of the world’s oldest and most famous tennis competition. The trophy, a silver gilt cup, is given to the male singles champion of the competition.

Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup, given yearly to the National Hockey League (NHL) champion, is the oldest professional sports trophy in North America. The Tampa Bay Lightning is the current holder.

UEFA Champions League Trophy

The annual club football competition, put on by the Union of European Football Associations, is known as the UEFA Champions League Trophy (UEFA). Chelsea is the reigning champion.

Ryder Cup

The Ryder Cup is an alternating-year golf competition between European and American teams. Europe is the current holder.

America’s Cup

America’s Cup is the oldest sporting trophy in the world and is given to the victor of America’s Cup yacht race. New Zealand is the holder at the moment.

Tour de France Trophy

The Tour de France Trophy is the name of the yearly, multi-stage bicycle race that takes place mostly in France. The victor receives a trophy and a yellow shirt.

Cricket World Cup Trophy

The Cricket World Cup Trophy is awarded for One Day International (ODI) cricket matches. England is the current holder.

Durand Cup

Established in 1888, the Durand Cup is an Indian football competition. Sir Mortimer Durand is honoured with the Durand Cup. In 1888, the Royal Scottish Fusiliers won the Durand Cup.

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