The Rigel Cup was an award granted to sublight pilots in the 23rd and 24th centuries.
Sometime during his service in Starfleet, Christopher Pike was awarded this medal. This medal, along with other awards, was listed in the commendations section of Pike's personnel file. (DIS: "Brother")
During the mid-2360s the Nova Squadron, led by Nicholas Locarno, won the Rigel Cup. According to Boothby, the subsequent celebration at Starfleet Academy made the parrises squares championship celebration of 2324 look like a dinner party. (TNG: "The First Duty")