The ELYSIUM TROPHY
đThe ELYSIUM TROPHY aims to highlight nations whose athletes have performed best collectively at the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games according to an algorithm which rewards excellence and absolute performance but also participation and surpassing oneself.
This trophy is rewarding and motivating for each athlete and for all nations, including the least populated. It strives to promote social inclusion, respect for differences, solidarity and team spirit.
It offers a different look at sport and competition compared to the âmedal tableâ which ranks countries by number of gold medalsđ„ (then by silver medalsđ„ if tied, then by bronze medalsđ„ if tied) which has established itself over time in the media and among the general public.
Indeed, although the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee do not officially rank the participating countries or delegations, the medal table has ultimately taken on incredible importance:
Featured prominently in television broadcasts and on newspaper front pages
Followed hour by hour by millions of supporters and viewers
Established as national objective by national sports authorities and governments
However, this classification has flaws and raises questions:
The answer to all these questions is NO, and that’s why we â a group of sports and Olympic enthusiasts â have developed a simple, fair, balanced, motivating and inclusive points ranking system, which will rank the countries for the overall performances of their Olympic and Paralympic athletes and which will reward the best performing countries with the ELYSIUM TROPHY.
This ranking is not intended to exalt rivalry between nations, but to celebrate and congratulate the countries whose athletes have collectively been the most successful and to stimulate excellence, solidarity, and surpassing oneself. đ
In order to promote equality, fairness, social inclusion and highlight less populated countries whose athletes excel, three other rankings will also be published:
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Finally, we will also award the three most inspiring athletes of the Olympic and Paralympic Games the Elysium Laurels of Gold, Silver and Bronze. đż
đ The ELYSIUM TROPHY is an independent initiative, carried by a community of enthusiast. Updated rankings are available, starting July 24. Daily rankings will be posted at the end of events (around 11 PM Paris time) and will also be available on X, Instagram, TikTok & Facebook.
The ELYSIUM TROPHY also has a social objective and aims to support sporting, social and solidarity projects around the world.Â
If you want to support the Elysium Trophy, associate yourself with its social objective and participate in the future improvement of the methodology and algorithm, join the friends of the ELYSIUM TROPHY.