The World Sports Photography Awards stand as the largest and most prestigious competition dedicated to sports photography.
This year marks the most successful edition in the Awards’ history. An impressive 23,130 images were submitted by 4,120 photographers from 123 countries, further cementing the competition’s reputation as one of the most globally diverse and widely recognized platforms in sports photography.
The remarkable standard and variety of entries prove that, despite rapid technological advancements, it is still the photographer’s vision, timing, and skill that truly define a powerful image. Around the world, sports photographers continue to push creative boundaries and capture the drama of sport in ever more compelling ways.
#1 Tennis, Gold: Carlos' Shadow Hits A Ball By Edgar Su
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 19, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his fourth round match against Britain's Jack Draper.
19points
#2 Gymnastics, Bronze: Maddie Komoroski On Balance Beam By Ashley Ray
16points
#3 Athletics, Bronze: Tara By Aleksandar Plavevski
Tara Davis-Woodhall of the USA competes in the Women's Long Jump final at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, Japan, 14 September 2025.
15points
#4 Swimming & Diving, Bronze: Tucking In To Triumph By Jeremy Kwan
14points
#6 Basketball, Silver: Angry Ball By Mark Fredesjed Cristino
Kadeem Jack of Batang Northport Pier screams at the ball during the 2025 PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals match between Barangay Ginebra vs NorthPort Batang Pier at the Araneta Colisuem on March 08, 2025.
14points
#7 Cycling, Bronze: Wout Van Aert, Cyclocross In Optima Forma At Dendermonde, Belgium By Pim Waslander
13points
#8 Baseball, Gold: Bubble By Steph Chambers
Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Seattle Mariners takes batting practice prior to game five of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park on October 10, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.
12points
#9 Racquet Sports, Gold: Wtt Foz Do Iguaçu By Abelardo Mendes Jr - Kim Nayeong
Kim Nayeong (South Korea) - Table Tennis - WTT Star Contender Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil), 01 August 2025
11points
#10 Swimming & Diving, Silver: Ballet From Above By Wallace Woon
Kyle Kothari and Robbie Lee of Great Britain in action during the preliminary rounds of the Men’s 10m Sychronised event at the World Aquatics Championships at the OCBC Aquatic Centre on Jul 29, 2025. One thing I noticed in making these images was that the divers being ever so slightly out of sync worked in favour of the shape and form in the photograph, even if it did not for their final scores.
10points
#11 Venues & Views, Gold: Championship View By Andrew Hancock
A circular fisheye lens from above shows the scene as confetti falls from the circular video board atop Mercedes-Benz Stadium as the Ohio State Buckeyes rush the field to celebrate winning the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
10points
#12 Gymnastics, Gold: Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, Rio De Janeiro 2025 By Buda Mendes
10points
#13 Basketball, Bronze: Ferocious Block By Andrew Hancock
Eddie Lampkin Jr., of Syracuse blocks Florida State's Daquan Davis at the rim during the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament.
10points
#17 Tennis, Silver: All Light On Djokovic Byjoel Marklund
Novak Djokovic of Serbia during his match against Flavio Cobolli of Italy in the quarterfinals of men's singles on centre court during day ten of Wimbledon on July 9, 2025 in London, England.
10points
#19 American Football, Brown: Touchdown Backflip By Al Bello
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field during team introductions prior to a regular season game. Shot on a rig with an authentic facemask attached, this photo is intended to simulate a players point of view, giving the viewer a true behind the scenes feel at what it's like to be an NFL player.
9points
