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World Sports Photography Awards 2024 winners’ gallery

Posted on Jun 26, 2024

The World Sports Photography Awards 2024 has unveiled its winners, learn more and view all the winning images below

These awards hold a unique position as the only global competition dedicated to sports photography. They are entered by elite photographers and celebrate the stunning visuals that capture the essence of sports, telling compelling stories filled with emotion, passion, athleticism, and concentration.

The competition attracted over 9,000 submissions from more than 1,400 professional sports photographers representing 80+ countries.

 

A gymnast in a red and white outfit performs on the parallel bars, with chalk dust creating a dramatic effect around him.
Overall Gold | © Eric Tkindt / World Sports Photography Awards 2024

A striking image of Japanese gymnast Daiki Hashimoto (above) claimed the top honour this year. Captured by Belgian photographer Eric T’Kindt during the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, this photograph epitomises the synergy between athlete, event and photographer.

View all 24 winning images in our gallery below.

World Sports Photography Awards 2024 winners

A gymnast in a red and white outfit performs on the parallel bars, with chalk dust creating a dramatic effect around him.

A weightlifter in mid-lift, with a focused expression, as a beam of light illuminates the athlete against a dark background.

A surfer underwater, maneuvering beneath a powerful wave, showcasing the beauty and power of the ocean.

A group of cyclists racing on a winding road through green, hilly countryside, with a large electricity pylon towering over the scene, and dust trailing behind the riders.

A golfer in mid-swing on a green course with a backdrop of trees under a partly cloudy sky.

A runner in full sprint during a race, captured with motion blur that emphasizes the speed and energy of the event.

A footballer in a red jersey celebrates joyously with arms outstretched under falling rain.

An ice hockey goalie in action, with the puck flying towards the camera, as opposing team players watch in the background.

A young table tennis player focuses intensely on the ball, with the paddle ready to strike, and vibrant purple lights in the background.

A football match taking place on a grass field surrounded by majestic mountains and mist.

A high-speed race car zooms along a brightly lit urban track at night, with colourful, blurred city lights creating a dynamic effect.

A cricket wicketkeeper in a yellow uniform dives to catch the ball, as the batsman in black struggles to make it to the crease.

A jockey and horse, both covered in mud, fiercely race towards the finish line, showcasing the gritty determination of the sport.

A close-up of a scrum during a rugby match, with players from two teams, in green and white jerseys, locking heads and pushing against each other.

A baseball player in a blue "Seattle" jersey gets doused with a celebratory splash of water after a game, capturing a joyful and refreshing moment.

A motorcyclist kicking up a large cloud of sand while racing through the desert, showcasing the intensity and speed of the race.

A tennis player stretched out on the grass court, looking focused and determined as he attempts to reach a shot.

A female basketball player with colourful, braided hair dribbles the ball, with her hair fanning out dramatically and a large screen displaying the game in the background.

A swimmer in a yellow cap performing a backstroke, underwater seen through the shiny surface of a swimming pool

Two boxers in the ring exchanging punches under dramatic lighting, highlighting the intensity and focus of the match.

Two judo competitors in action, with one flipping the other over in a dynamic throw, showcasing the skill and technique of the sport.

A close-up shot of an eye, with the reflection of a skateboarder performing a trick captured within the pupil, emphasising focus and wonder.

A skier racing down a snowy slope, with a plume of snow trailing behind them illuminated in the colours of the rainbow as the sun shines through it on a bright, clear day.

An American football player in a purple and white uniform dives towards the end zone while being tackled by opposing team members in black and red jerseys.

World Sports Photography Awards 2024 winning images.

For more details and to view all the stunning entries, visit the World Sports Photography Awards website.

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