For Event Organizers
Colossus
Requirements
GFV works with selected event organizers, federations, and promoters to recognize elite champions through the Colossus Trophy and the Hall of Fame.
Event recognition is reviewed individually. The goal is not to award more trophies — the goal is to protect the meaning of Colossus.
An award request must be submitted no later than three calendar months before the event.
Official GFV eligibility standard
Competition level eligibility
Event names alone do not determine eligibility. Every competition and every proposed title is reviewed individually by GFV.
| No. | Competition level | Status | Core eligibility requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | World Championship | Eligible | An official federation World Championship. The award may be presented only to the winner of the highest overall title; GFV determines the specific title and number of awards in advance. |
| 2 | Universe / World Pro / World-level final | Eligible | An official top-level international final equivalent in sporting status to a World Championship. The award may be presented only to the overall winner. |
| 3 | European / continental championship | May qualify | May qualify when it is an official federation championship at the highest continental level, with genuine participation by high-level athletes from several countries. The award is reserved for the highest overall title. Prior GFV approval is mandatory. |
| 4 | International elite Grand Prix or invitational | By exception | Only for an exceptional event with genuine international standing, an elite field representing several countries, and an overall title approved by GFV in advance. |
| 5 | National championship | Not eligible | National-level status alone is not sufficient for a GFV PRO COLOSSUS award, regardless of the number of participants or the event name. |
| 6 | Regional, city or qualifying events | Not eligible | Regional, city or qualifying status does not meet the highest international level and is not eligible for GFV PRO COLOSSUS. |
| 7 | Club, commercial or exhibition events | Not eligible | Does not meet the sporting and international prestige requirements of GFV PRO COLOSSUS, even if promoted as an international event. |
| 8 | Winners of individual weight, height, age or other categories | Not eligible | The award is not presented to individual category winners. It is reserved for the winner of the highest overall title approved by GFV in advance. |
Meets the core level requirement, but prior GFV approval remains mandatory.
Assessed individually. European Championships are expressly included in this group.
Permitted only for an exceptional, genuinely elite international event.
The level, title or competition format does not meet the GFV PRO COLOSSUS standard.
- GFV makes the final decision after assessing the federation, event status, athlete level and international recognition.
- The words 'World', 'International', 'European' or 'Universe' alone do not create eligibility for GFV PRO COLOSSUS.
- An award request must be submitted no later than 3 calendar months before the event.
- The competition must be coordinated with and approved in writing by GFV before the event begins.
- The award is presented only to the winner of the highest overall title approved by GFV.
Eligibility assessment
European and continental championships
A high-level European Championship may feature an exceptionally strong field and genuine international standing. GFV therefore assesses the actual level of the event, not merely its name.
The objective is to allow prestigious continental championships to qualify while ensuring that GFV PRO COLOSSUS does not become a mass-produced or easily obtained award.
A European Championship may qualify when
- 1Official federation status
The event is officially recognised by an international federation as a European or other continental championship.
- 2Genuine continental scope
Athletes from several countries within Europe or the relevant continent take part; international status must not exist in name only.
- 3High athlete level
The quality of the field and competition meets the standard of an elite international championship.
- 4A clearly defined overall title
GFV PRO COLOSSUS is reserved for the highest overall title of the event, not for individual category winners.
- 5Request submitted on time
The organiser or federation submits the request no later than 3 calendar months before the event and receives a written GFV decision.
What GFV assesses
- 1Federation and formal status
Who officially organises and sanctions the championship.
- 2International scope
How many countries genuinely participate and the geographic spread of athletes.
- 3Athlete level
Whether the strongest and internationally recognised athletes compete.
- 4Prestige of the overall title
Whether the title represents one clearly defined highest achievement of the event.
- 5Event standing and transparency
Rules, official results, public visibility and a verifiable history.
- 6Limits on awards
How many titles and GFV PRO COLOSSUS awards may be allocated.
even if "European" appears in the name
- The event is a commercial, club or open tournament without official continental championship status.
- The participant field is essentially national, while participation from other countries is symbolic or unverified.
- The award is proposed for the winner of a specific weight, height, age or other category.
- The request is submitted after the competition, after the winner is announced, or less than 3 months before the event.
- The organiser does not provide rules, participant structure, official results or other verifiable information.
From request to award
Approval and ordering procedure
Every GFV PRO COLOSSUS award follows the same four steps. Production never starts before the written approval.
01
Submission
No later than 3 calendar months before the event: submit the event name, date, location, federation, rules, expected participating countries, categories and overall title.
02
GFV decision
GFV confirms in writing whether the event qualifies, which specific title is approved and how many awards may be allocated.
03
Award order
Production begins only after written GFV approval and confirmation of the order terms.
04
After the event
Official results are verified and the specific overall winner is confirmed.
After GFV approval
What recognition includes
Once an event is approved, Colossus recognition is delivered as one complete package.
01
The trophy
The official Colossus Trophy, created for and presented to the champion.
02
The record
A unique GFV serial number, QR verification, and a permanent Hall of Fame profile.
03
The story
Professional event filming, a champion interview, and publication through GFV channels.
The GFV PRO COLOSSUS event standard
Review the official event standard or submit your event for assessment.
Contact / enquiries
contact@gfverified.com Submit your event → View the official standard ↓ Official public standard, version 2.3, 2026-09-08. PDF, 0.3 MB.For event organizers
Submit your event
Tell us about your event and start a conversation with GFV.
Before you submit
You do not need to have every detail confirmed. Share the information currently available, and GFV will request supporting documents if the event proceeds to formal review.