Famous Cups and Trophies Across Popular Sports
Here’s a curated list of renowned international cups and trophies associated with various sports disciplines:
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American Cup – Prestigious event in yacht racing.
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The Ashes – Iconic Test cricket series contested between England and Australia.
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Colombo Cup – Regional football competition featuring India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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Corbillon Cup – Awarded in women’s team table tennis at the world level.
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Davis Cup – One of the most significant championships in men’s tennis.
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Lord Derby Cup – Associated with rugby competitions.
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Billie Jean King Cup – Recognized as the leading tournament for women’s tennis teams.
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Holker Trophy – Known in the world of bridge.
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Jules Rimet Trophy – The original FIFA World Cup trophy in football (soccer).
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Merdeka Cup – A traditional Asian football tournament.
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Ryder Cup – Biennial men’s golf match between teams from Europe and the USA.
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Solheim Cup – Counterpart to the Ryder Cup in women’s golf.
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Sudirman Cup – Held for mixed team badminton on an international stage.
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Sultan Azlan Shah Cup – A key men’s field hockey tournament.
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Swaythling Cup – Contested in men’s world table tennis team events.
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Thomas Cup – Global championship in men’s badminton.
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Cup – Held within Asian badminton circuits.
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U Thant Cup – Connected to lawn tennis.
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Uber Cup – The top-tier tournament in women’s badminton.
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Yonex Cup – Hosted in the world of badminton, often in sponsored events.
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Walker Cup – A significant amateur golf event.
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Wightman Cup – Historical women’s tennis competition between the US and the UK.
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William Jones Cup – Held in the realm of basketball, especially in Asia.
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Wimbledon Trophy – Symbolizes victory at the famed Wimbledon tennis tournament.
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Prudential World Cup – Early name of the Cricket World Cup, sponsored by Prudential.
