{"id":1690,"date":"2026-01-20T08:24:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T07:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vasaloppet.se\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1690"},"modified":"2026-01-20T08:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T07:24:16","slug":"vasaloppet-winners-to-receive-new-victory-trophy-from-kosta-boda","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/vasaloppet.se\/en\/news\/vasaloppet-winners-to-receive-new-victory-trophy-from-kosta-boda\/","title":{"rendered":"Vasaloppet winners to receive new victory trophy from Kosta Boda"},"content":{"rendered":"

This collaboration between Kosta Boda and Vasaloppet brings together two strong Swedish traditions. The furnaces at Kosta Glasbruk have been lit since 1742, and the first Vasaloppet was held in 1922.

\u201cBeing entrusted with creating trophies for several Vasaloppet races is an honour that unites generations of Sm\u00e5land glass craftsmanship with one of Sweden\u2019s most historic sporting traditions. Each trophy is created with care, skill, and respect for the traditions that define both Kosta Boda and Vasaloppet. Through this collaboration, we meet future winners and allow the trophies to become lasting memories of achievement, endurance, and Swedish culture,\u201d says Isabella Jansson, CEO of Orrefors Kosta Boda AB.

The design of the new trophy draws inspiration from the tradition of the victory wreath presented immediately at the finish by the Vasaloppet Kranskulla and Kransmas. The top part depicts the famous wreath itself and is painted green. The trophy as a whole is cast in a graphite mould; the design inside the wreath is sandblasted and filled with gold colour. The stem is matte on the back, creating the impression of being covered in snow and ice. The base is made of porphyry, and the front shows Vasaloppet\u2019s well-known motto, \u201cI f\u00e4ders sp\u00e5r f\u00f6r framtids segrar\u201d (\u201cIn forefathers’ tracks for future victories\u201d), sandblasted and filled with traditional Falun red paint. The victory trophy is 33.5 centimetres tall and weighs 3 kilograms.<\/p>\n\n

The new trophies will be awarded for the first time during the Winter Week 2026 to the winner of the 38th Tjejvasan on Saturday, February 21, and to the women\u2019s and men\u2019s winners of the 102nd Vasaloppet on Sunday, March 1.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cIt feels fantastic to welcome the historic Kosta Boda as manufacturers of Vasaloppet\u2019s new trophies for several of our events across skiing, cycling, and running. Kosta Boda\u2019s unique craftsmanship and genuine tradition are a perfect fit for Vasaloppet, and the trophies will be a beautiful symbol that lives on long after the participants have crossed the finish line. We are proud to highlight Swedish craftsmanship of the highest class and look forward to making these trophies part of Vasaloppet\u2019s history for many years to come,\u201d says Johan Eriksson, CEO of Vasaloppet.<\/p>\n\n

FACTS\/ Victory prizes \u2013 Vasaloppet 2026
<\/strong>The new trophies from Kosta Boda will be accompanied by other prestigious awards at Vasaloppet 2026. For example, the women\u2019s and men\u2019s winners of Vasaloppet also receive a victory wreath, a gold medal, a large Dala horse, and a cheque for 102,000 SEK.<\/p>\n\n

FACTS\/ Kosta Boda<\/strong>
Kosta Boda was founded in 1742 and offers contemporary utility and interior design products as well as art glass rooted in Swedish design traditions, with a range focused on modern lifestyles and a progressive, bold expression in the premium segment.<\/p>\n\n

Read more about Kosta Boda at www.kostaboda.se<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Vasaloppet\u2019s Winter Week 2026\u00a0\u2013 cross country skiing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n