The Black Sticks Women received a sneaky surprise at the International Hockey Open in Darwin after defeating the hosts Australia 2-0 to claim gold in the final.
For their efforts, the Kiwis, perhaps reluctantly, received a large wooden plaque - carved in the shape of Australia. Uh, thanks a lot guys...
It's not the first time a sport's weird creative side has triumphed over tradition, with a variety of trophies - for golf in particular - taking form in all shapes and sizes.
The Tiger Woods Hero World Challenge trophy, for instance, is one of the more unusual trophies dished out to that tournaments winners.
