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Trophy facts for kids

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A trophy is a special object given to someone who has achieved something great. You often see trophies given out at sporting events, like after a big game or race.

Trophies come in many shapes! They can look like a cup, a bowl, or a flat plaque. Some are shaped like a mug and might have special pictures or words engraved on them. You might also see trophies shaped like people, like the famous Emmy Award for TV shows, or even a spaceship, like the Hugo Award for science fiction stories. Sometimes, trophies are even made to look like animal heads, often collected by hunters.

History of Trophies

For a long time, people have wanted to show off their achievements. In very old times, some warriors would keep parts of their defeated enemies to show how brave and strong they were.

Many years ago, in places like Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, winners didn't get trophies like we do today. Instead, they often received a wreath, which is a circle made of flowers or leaves, like a crown. They might also get olive oil in a special container that looked a bit like modern trophies. For smaller, local games, winners could get different prizes, such as a vase or a silver cup.

Over time, in ancient Rome, the idea of getting a trophy slowly faded away, and people started giving money to winners instead.

Trophies made a big comeback in the last century. They became very popular in sports like Football, rugby, and baseball. Today, many trophies are made from plastic and are easy for everyone to get because they don't cost much.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Trofeo para niños

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