World Sports Photography Awards 2026 winner revealed

World Sports Photography Awards 2026 winner revealed

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Grand Prix Gold winner

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Grand Prix Silver winner

An underwater view of a surfer pushing a surfboard downward while diving beneath a wave. The water is clear with swirling bubbles, and the surfer wears a black wetsuit.

Grand Prix Bronze winner

A layered photograph shows India players in multiple poses as they control the opening morning's play of the Third Test Match against England. Photo taken at the historic Lord’s pavilion.

Category winners

American footballer player Roger Saleapaga stands on the field facing a Penn State University's infamous 'white out' crowd of fans dressed all in white, waving white towels in unison. The player’s jersey displays the number 83.
Japanese Javelin Thrower, Momone Ueda, launches a javelin into the Tokyo sky during the 2025 World Athletics Championships while thousands of spectators watch on.
A close-up of baseball player Eugenio Suárez blowing a large bubble with gum, shaped like an open Pac-Man figure. The player wears a dark cap with a visible logo and an earring.
Basketball player Alijah Martin leaps high toward the hoop for a slam dunk during a game. The player wears a blue and orange uniform, and teammates on the bench celebrate in the background as a packed arena watches.
Tony Yoka receives an uppercut punch from Arslan Yellyav during their fight in Paris. Sweat sprays into the air from the impact, and both fighters wear black trunks and gloves.
A large group of cyclists in colorful jerseys seen through a shattered glass window. The broken panes frame the riders against a backdrop of trees and sky.
A group of jockeys riding horses at full speed on a wet track, creating a vivid reflection of the horses and riders in the water. The race takes place in Laytown, Ireland's only horse racing event run on a beach under the Rules of Racing
A father and child celebrate Atletico Mineiro scoring. They are both screaming at each other with joy. They are surrounded by cheering supporters in black-and-white striped jerseys.
A Red Bull Formula 1 car speeds through a tunnel, captured through the slats of a metal barrier. The car features vibrant red, yellow, and black colors with visible sponsor logos.
Golfer Tommy Fleetwood partially hidden in dense green foliage prepares to hit a shot. The golfer wears a striped shirt and cap, holding a club peeking through the leaves.
Gymnast Meital Maayan Sumkin performs a one-handed handstand on a mat while balancing a red ball on an extended leg. The gymnast wears a sparkling dark leotard with red accents.
An overhead view of an ice hockey game near the goal. The goalie is sprawled on the ice while players in red and blue jerseys battle for the puck around the crease.
Two sumo wrestlers grapple in a traditional ring, captured in black and white. One wrestler pushes forward while the other braces, with the crowd blurred in the background.
A rally car creates a dramatic shower of dust at Shakedown during the 2025 WRC Safari Rally Kenya
Two fencers in full gear lunge toward each other on a lit piste, framed by swirling colorful light rings.
A close-up of a table tennis player holding a paddle in a ready position, with the arm extended and wristband visible. The ping pong ball is caught mid flight over the players right eye.
The All Blacks perform a synchronized haka under a dramatic spotlight on a dimly lit stadium field.
Henry Bramwell-Reeks in a wetsuit swims through choppy water during a race, with droplets splashing around. Behind the swimmer, a crowd lines the shore, and green mountains rise under a cloudy sky.
A skateboarder performs a trick mid-air among the geometric steps of an ancient stone stepwell. The weathered walls and repeating stair patterns create a striking architectural backdrop.
A fisheye view of a brightly lit football stadium packed with fans. The green field is at the center, surrounded by vibrant red and blue banners displaying team names and championship graphics.
A skier carves through fresh snow on a steep mountain slope, creating a spray of powder.

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