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World Sports Photography Awards 2026 winner revealed

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15 January 2026

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BBC Sport and the World Sport Photography Awards present a selection of the world’s finest sporting images from this year’s competition. Displayed below are Gold, Silver, Bronze and Special Merit winners across all 24 categories of the awards, now in their sixth year.

Grand Prix Gold winner

Carlos’ Shadow Hits A Ball by Edgar Su

Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz hits the ball during his fourth round match against Britain's Jack Draper. He is wearing a teal outfit and neon yellow shoes on a bright blue court, with his shadow appearing as though it is hitting the ball.

Grand Prix Silver winner

The Underworld by Beatrice Ryder da Costa

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

India v England layers by Richard Heathcote

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 Football: One Player. 110,000 Screaming Fans. by Christian Gresko

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.

Athletics: Tokyo Rocket by Kenjiro Matsuo

Japanese Javelin Thrower, Momone Ueda, launches a javelin into the Tokyo sky during the 2025 World Athletics Championships while thousands of spectators watch on.

Baseball: Bubble by Steph Chambers

Basketball: Breakaway for the Lead by Bob Donnan

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.

Boxing: Uppercut by Alexis Goudeau

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.

Cycling: Vistas desde el abandono by Aritz Arambarri Goenaga

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.

Equestrian: Equine Reflection by Morgan Treacy

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

Football: Black & White Passion by Luis Amaral

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.

Formula 1: Tunnel Exit by Luca Martini

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.

Golf: Tommy Fleetwood emerges from a hedge by David Cannon

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.

Gymnastics: Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships – Rio de Janeiro 2025 by Buda Mendes

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.

Ice Hockey: Last Line of Defense by Sophia Sandurskaya

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.

Martial Arts: Unusual sumo attack by Tom Jenkins

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.

Motor Sports: Emerging Ford by Christian Gresko

A rally car creates a dramatic shower of dust at Shakedown during the 2025 WRC Safari Rally Kenya

Other: Bout by Anna Zinovieva

Two fencers in full gear lunge toward each other on a lit piste, framed by swirling colorful light rings.

Racquet Sports: Kim Nayeong – WTT Foz do Iguaçu by Abelardo Mendes Jr

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.

Rugby: New Zealand Haka by Andrew Dowling

The All Blacks perform a synchronized haka under a dramatic spotlight on a dimly lit stadium field.

Swimming & Diving: Catching a breath by Carel du Plessis

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.

Urban & Extreme: Klickflippin’ India by Martin Bissig

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.

Venues & Views: Championship View by Andrew Hancock

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.

Winter Sports: North by Germain Favre-Felix

A skier carves through fresh snow on a steep mountain slope, creating a spray of powder.

All photos courtesy of World Sports Photography Awards

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