Sports is one of the industries that pay well and attracts a huge following. This is because of the big reward the teams get in terms of trophies whenever they win the competition.
Here are some of the world's most expensive and prestigious trophies with their costs in Kenyan shillings.
1. FIFA World Cup (Sh2 billion)
It was introduced in 1974 and is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup. The trophy is made from 6.175 kg of 18-carat gold mounted on two layers of malachite. It stands about 37 cm high.
2. Woodlawn Vase trophy (Sh355 million)
Woodlawn Vase trophy is presented to The Preakness Stakes winner; The second leg winner of the America’s horse-racing triple crown.
3. Borg-Warner trophy (Sh132 million)
It stands 1.625 m high and weighs 45 kg. It is awarded to the winner of the Indianapolis 500 and was first presented in 1936. It is made from sterling silver, the trophy is hollow and unique in that a sculptured image of the winning driver is added to the trophy every year.
4. Stanley Cup (Sh66 million)
It was first awarded in 1893. It is the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff winner.
5. The FA cup (Sh60 million)
Officially known as The Football Association Challenge Cup, is an annual knockout football competition in men's domestic English football. First played during the 1871–72 season, It is organised by and named after The Football Association (The FA).
6. English Premier League (Sh5.2 million)
It is the top level of the English football league system. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the English Football League (EFL).