This article is from the Table Tennis (Ping Pong) FAQ, by ttennis@bu.edu with numerous contributions by others.
For club and most closed tournaments, trophies are the appropriate award.
Trophies are usually given to the top three finishers in singles
competition and the top two teams in doubles. You may find a sponsor who
is willing to provide gifts instead of trophies. While this is fine for
the adult players, it may be disastrous for the juniors. Receiving an
award that has monetary value for competitive play may jeopardize their
eligibility for school, AAU, Junior Olympics, and Olympic-sponsored events.
Take no chances - trophies, medals, ribbons,or certificates for the kids.
 
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