Challenge Cup

GPTKB entity

Properties (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf sports tournament
gptkbp:associatedWith amateur clubs
community clubs
professional clubs
rugby league clubs
Challenge_Cup_Final
gptkbp:awards trophy
medals
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:BBC_Sport
gptkbp:currentChampion gptkb:Leeds_Rhinos
gptkbp:finalDisposal gptkb:Wembley_Stadium
gptkbp:firstHeld 1897
gptkbp:format knockout
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:Rugby_Football_League
gptkbp:historicalEvent partnerships with local communities
increased prize money
COVID-19 impact on tournament
celebration of 125th anniversary in 2022
development of youth competitions
expansion to include amateur teams
first final held in 1897
first televised final in 1955
increased focus on inclusivity
introduction of a digital platform for fans
introduction of a qualifying round
introduction of international teams
introduction of semi-professional teams
introduction of women's competition
record number of entries in 2020
resumption of tournament post-pandemic
sponsorship deals introduced
television coverage expanded
introduction_of_a_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:historicalSignificance oldest_rugby_league_cup_competition
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Challenge Cup
gptkbp:mostTitles St Helens
gptkbp:notablePlayer gptkb:Kevin_Sinfield
gptkb:Andy_Farrell
gptkb:James_Roby
gptkb:Ellery_Hanley
gptkb:Sam_Tomkins
gptkbp:numberOfTeams 128
gptkbp:recordAttendance 90,000
gptkbp:relatedEvent gptkb:2024_Challenge_Cup
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Betfred
gptkbp:sport rugby league