sports medal
Unicode: 1F3C5
Description
A golden trophy, typically depicted with a large cup on a stand with two handles. It is usually shining or sparkling.
Group:
Activities > award-medal
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents victory, achievement, success, reward, honor, or excellence. Conveys a sense of accomplishment and recognition.
Backstory
The trophy emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. Trophies have been used for centuries as awards for athletic achievements, academic success, and other accomplishments, reflecting a long-standing human desire to recognize and celebrate success.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating a sports victory: 'We won the championship! 🏆'
- Acknowledging an achievement: 'Graduated college! 🏆 So proud!'
- Encouraging someone: 'You got this! Go get that 🏆!'
- Recognizing excellence: 'Best employee of the month! 🏆'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally recognized as a symbol of winning a competition, award ceremonies, sports achievements, or significant milestones.
East Asian culture:
Similar meaning, often used in competitive contexts like gaming ('gg' - good game, 'trophy earned'). May also be used for personal achievements or milestones.