Gabriel Medina of Brazil catches his breath after a thrilling ride on a massive wave during round three of the men’s surfing competition at the Paris Olympics.
2. Gold Award. Boxing category. 'Eyeing a Punch' by Mohd Rasfan
Spain’s Enmanuel Reyes Pla takes a strong hit from Belgium’s Victor Schelstraete during their intense 92kg Olympic boxing bout.
3. Bronze Award. Aquatic category. 'Unique View' by Stefan Wermuth
Team USA performs an intricate routine in the Olympic artistic swimming competition.
4. Special Merit Award. Martial Arts category. 'Last Man Standing' by Steffie Wunderl
Teddy Riner of France collapses in fatigue after defeating Tatsuru Saito of Japan to secure Olympic gold in the mixed team judo final.
5. Special Merit Award. Venues and Views category. 'Unseen' by Marc Aspland
The pitch at Olafsvikurvollur in Iceland reveals the harsh conditions faced by Vikingur Olafsvik FC, partially frozen yet still in play.
6. Bronze Award. Tennis category. 'Wimbledon' by Mike Egerton
Lesia Tsurenko lines up a serve against Varvara Gracheva during the opening day of the championships.
7. Special Merit Award. Rugby category. 'Rugby in the Mud' by Hassan Omar Wamwayi
Players push through a muddy field during a school tournament in Kyadondo, Uganda, embodying the spirit of the game.
8. Special Merit Award. Gymnastics category. 'Slow Leap' by Ezra Shaw
China’s Qiu Qiyuan trains on the uneven bars ahead of the Olympic Games, balancing precision and focus.
9. Gold Award. Cricket category. 'Super Dre' by Darrian Traynor
Andre Russell of the West Indies makes a spectacular save off his bowling during the Men’s Cricket T20 World Cup.
10. Special Merit Award. Football category. 'Haaland’s outburst at Hooper' by James Gill
Erling Haaland of Manchester City reacts passionately to referee Simon Hooper during a heated match against Tottenham.
11. Gold Award. Basketball category. 'Seeing Double' by Andrew Hancock
North Carolina State faces Duke University in the ACC Championship quarter-finals, with fierce energy on display.
12. Gold Award. American football category. 'To the Pylon' by Kevin Sabitus
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love leaps into the end zone for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears.
13. Gold Award. Motor sports category. 'Color of the Champion' by Thomas Lam
Lando Norris races to a stunning victory at the Singapore GP, navigating the track with unmatched precision.
14. Gold Award. Swimming and Diving category. 'Diving at Aspire Dome' by Shinya Tanaka
A diver takes off from the platform at Aspire Dome in Doha, seamlessly combining athleticism and elegance as they soar through the air.
15. Gold Award. Equestrian category. 'Winter in Lambourn' by Edward Whitaker
Nicky Henderson’s horses train on the gallops at Seven Barrows in Lambourn, a striking sight of discipline and grace.
16. Gold Award. Cycling category. 'The Butchers' by Gaëtan Flamme
Wout van Aert powers through the Kluisbergen terrain during the E3 Saxo Classic.
17. Gold Medal. Motor sports category. 'Zebra Crossing' by Anton Anestiev
A pair of zebras narrowly escape during the East African Safari Classic Rally, a tense moment amidst the dust.
18. Special Merit Award. Equestrian category. 'Charging through the Crowd' by Tom Jenkins
Nicolas Touzaint of France rides Diabolo Menthe through the rugged Olympic eventing cross-country course.