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List of All Important Sports Cups and Trophies

Sports Cups and Trophies

The cups and trophies in this article are prestigious awards given to athletes who excel in various sports, both nationally and internationally. This information is useful for those preparing for government exams like NDA, CDS, AFCAT, CAPF AC, Agniveer, etc., as questions about sports and their trophies are often included in these tests. Knowing about these cups and trophies can help candidates gain extra marks in their exams.

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List of All Important Sports Cups and Trophies

Sports hold a significant place in human society, captivating the hearts and minds of people worldwide. A key element of sports is the pursuit of victory and the acknowledgment that accompanies it. Over time, different sports have established their own esteemed cups and trophies, symbolizing the highest level of accomplishment in their respective fields. This article offers an extensive compilation of notable sports cups and trophies, each synonymous with excellence, honor, and lasting sporting legacy.

Air Racing
Jawaharlal Challenge Trophy, King’s Cup, World Cup.
Archery
Federation Cup
Athletics
Charminar Trophy, Federation Cup, World Cup.
Badminton
Agarwal Cup, Amrit Diwan Cup, Asia Cup, Austrelasia Cup, Chadha Cup, European Cup, Harilela Cup, Ibrahim Rahimatollah Challenge Cup, Konica Cup, Narng cup, Sophia Kitiakara Cup, Konica Cup, S. R. Ruia Cup, Thomas Cup, Tunku Abdul Rahman Cup, Uber Cup, World Cup, Yonex Cup.
Basketball
Basalat Jha Trophy, B. C. Gupta Trophy, Federation Cup, S. M. Arjuna Raja trophy, Todd Memorial Trophy, William Jones Cup.
Billiards
Arthur Walker Trophy, Thomas Cup.
Boat Rowing
American Cup (Yacht racing), Wellington Trophy (India).
Boxing
Aspy Adjahia Trophy, Federation Cup, Val iBaker Trophy.
Bridge
Basalat Jha Trophy, Holkar Trophy, Ruia Gold Cup, Singhania Trophy.
Chess
Naidu Trophy, Khaitan Trophy, Limca Trophy, Linares City Trophy, World Cup.
Cricket
Anthony D’Mellow Trophy, Ashes, Asia Cup, Benson and Hedges Cup, Bose Trophy, Champions Trophy, Charminar Challenge Cup, C. K. Nayudu Trophy, Cooch-Behar Trophy, Deodhar Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Gavaskar-Border Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Gavaskar-Border Trophy, G. D. Birla Trophy, Gillette Cup, Ghulam Ahmad Trophy, hakumat Rai Trophy, ICC World Cup, Interface Cup, Irani Trophy, Jawaharlal Nehru Cup, Lombard World Challenge Cup, McDowells Challenge Cup, Merchant Trophy, Moin-ud-Dowla Cup, NatWest Trophy, Prudential Cup (World Cup), Rani Jhansi Trophy, Ranji Trophy, Rohinton Baria Trophy, Rothmans Cup, Sahara Cup, Sharjah Cup, Sheesh Mahal Trophy, Sheffield Shield, Singer Cup, Sir Frank Worrel Trophy, Texaco Cup, Titan Cup, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Vijay Merchant Trophy, Vizzy Trophy, Wisden Trophy, Wills Trophy, World Series Cup.
Football
African Nations Cup, America Cup, Asia Cup, Asian Women’s Cup, Bandodkar Trophy, B. C. Roy Trophy, Begum Hazrat Mahal Cup, Bicentennial Gold Cup, BILT Cup, Bordoloi Trophy, DCM Cup, Durand Cup, European Cup, FA Cup, Federation Cup, G. V. Raja Memorial Trophy, gold Cup, Governor’s Cup, Greek Cup, Great Wall Cup, IFA Shield, Independence Day Cup, Indira Gandhi Trophy, Inter-Continental Cup, Jawaharlal Nehru Gold Cup, Jules Rimet Trophy, Kalinga Cup, Kings Cup, Kirin Cup, Lal Bahadur Shastri Trophy, McDowell Cup, Merdeka Cup, Nagjee Trophy, Naidunia Trophy, Nations Cup, NFL Trophy, Nehru Gold Cup, Nizam Gold Cup, Raghbir Singh Memorial Cup, Rajiv Gandhi Trophy, Rovers Cup, Sanjay Gold Cup, Santosh Trophy, Scissors Cup, Sir Ashutohs Mukherjee Trophy, Stafford Cup, Subroto Cup, Supercup Trophy, Todd Memorial Trophy, UEFA Cup, US Cup, Vittal Trophy, Winner’s Cup, World Cup.
Golf
Canada Cup, Eisenhower Trophy, Inter-Continental Cup, Maekyung LG Fashion Open Trophy, Muthiah Gold Cup, Nomura Trophy, Paralamdi Trophy, President’s Trophy, Prince of Wales Cup, Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, Topolino Trophy, Walker Cup, Waterford Crystal Trophy, World Cup.
Hockey
Agha Khan Cup, Allwyn Asia Cup, Azlan Shah Cup, Beighton Cup, Bhim Sain Trophy, BMW Trophy, Bombay Gold Cup, Champions Trophy, Clarke Trophy, Dhyan Chand Trophy, Esanda Champions Cup, European Nations Cup, Gurmeet Trophy, Guru Nanak Cup, Gyanvati Devi Trophy, Indira Gandhi Gold Cup, Intercontinental Cup, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Cup, Kuppuswamy Naidu Cup, Lady Rattan Tata Cup (women), Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Gold Cup, Modi Gold Cup, Murugappa Gold Cup, Nehru Trophy, Obaidullah Gold Cup, Prime Minister’s Gold cup, Rangaswami Cup, Ranjit Singh Gold Cup, Rene Frank Trophy, Sanjay Gandhi Trophy, Scindia gold Cup, Shriram Trophy, Tunku Abdul Razak Cup, Wellington Cup, World Cup, Yadavindra Cup.
Horse Racing
Beresford Cup, Blue Riband, Derby, Grand National Cup.
Kabaddi
Federation Cup
Netball
Anantrao Pawar Trophy.
Polo
Ezar Cup, Gold Cup, King’s Cup, President Cup, Prithi Singh Cup, Radha Mohan Cup, Winchester Cup.
Rowing
Beefeather’s Gin.
Rugby Football
Bledisloe Cup; Calcutta Cup, Webb Ellis Trophy.
Shooting
North Wales Cup, Welsh Grand Prix.
Snooker
Team Tournament Asean Cup.
Table Tennis
Asian Cup, Berna Bellack Cup, Corbillion Cup (women), Electra Gold Cup, Gasper-Giest Prize, Grand Prix, Jayalaxmi Cup (women), Kamala Ramanunjan Cup, Marcel Corbillon Cup, Pithapuram Cup (men), Swaythling Cup (men), Travancore Cup (women), U Thant Cup, World Cup.
Tennis
Ambre Solaire Cup, A T&T Cup, Champions Cup, ATP President’s Cup, Davis Cup, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Cup, Edgbaston Cup, Evert Cup, Federation Cup, Ghafar Cup, Grand Prix, Grand Slam Cup, Nations’ Cup, Watson’s Water Trophy, Wightman Cup, Wimbledon Trophy, World Cup, World Team Cup.
Volleyball
Centennial Cup, Federation Cup, Indira Pradhan Trophy, Shivanthi Gold Cup, World Cup, World League Cup.
Weightlifting
World Cup.
Wrestling
Bharat Kesari, Burdwan Shield, World Cup.
Yachting
America Cup

Sports cups and trophies hold a special place in the hearts of athletes and fans alike. They represent the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and passion. The list presented here is just a glimpse into the vast world of sporting excellence, but it encompasses some of the most significant and revered trophies in various sports. These cups and trophies serve as a reminder of the indomitable human spirit, pushing the boundaries of achievement

Important Points Related to Sports Cups and Trophies

The aspirants preparing for the various governments exams must be aware of the given important points which will help them in their preparation.

  • The Beighton Cup, first organized by the Indian Football Association, has been managed by the Calcutta Hockey League since 1905.
  • The Ezra World Cup was organized by the Calcutta Polo Club at the Pat Williamson Ground, Kolkata, from December 18th to 25th, 2011, to celebrate 150 years.
  • The first recipients of the Dhyan Chand Award in 2002 were Shahuraj Birajdar (Boxing), Ashok Diwan (Hockey), and Aparna Ghosh (Basketball).
  • The BC Roy Trophy is an annual Indian football tournament for players under 19 years, with Mizoram as the current champion (2018-2019).
  • The Durand Cup, India’s football competition since 1888, held its first edition in Annandale, Shimla.
  • The first Rangaswamy Cup tournament was won by United Provinces, who defeated Rajputana 3-1 in the final in Calcutta.
  • The Ranji Trophy, donated by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, began on November 4, 1934, with a match between Madras and Mysore at Chepauk ground, Madras.
  • The 1st Worcester Regiment won the Rovers Cup in 1891.

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