Belgian Photographer Wins World Sports Photo Award

Belgian photographer Eric T'Kindt's captivating image of Japanese gymnast Daiki Hashimoto performing a routine at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships has secured the top prize at the 2024 World Sports Photography Awards. The image, showcasing Hashimoto's athleticism, won amidst stiff competition from over 9,000 submissions by professional sports photographers worldwide. Japan's men's gymnastics team, led by Daiki Hashimoto, is gearing up to challenge China for the gold at the upcoming Paris Olympics, seeking to avenge their narrow loss to Russia in Tokyo. The competition, sponsored by MPB, highlights the power of sports photography in encapsulating intense sporting moments and emotions, resonating with viewers globally. The awards recognize photographers across various sports categories, celebrating their ability to freeze-frame moments that define the world of athletics.