Achampionship belt is a large, extravagantly designedbelt used primarily in combat sports as an award, similarly to trophies in other sports. There are several companies in the business of constructing championship belts.
The first belt given as a prize for accomplishments within the ring was presented in 1810 byKing George III tobare-knuckle boxerTom Cribb, after he defeatedTom Molineaux, an American who was possibly a former slave.[1]
The grand prize of the 2024 Microsoft Excel World Championship was a championship belt.[7]
Championship belts have also been used in non-combat sports such asgolf[8] andesports,[9] and some companies offer belts with customizable designs for other applications.[10]
