Official and informal gamblers at the sidelines of the horse racing competitions in Gonbad Kavous are seen at a designated spot for spectators.
Finalist
Javid Nikpour
Independent
Iran
Javid Nikpour, born 1976 in Tehran, Iran, is a documentary and sports photographer focusing on less-noticed stories, narrating them from a personal perspective. Serving as the photo manager for Iranian photographers in several Olympic and Asian Games, he holds an Art first-grade diploma, equivalent to a PhD in Art. In 2016, he founded Podium Photos Group, emphasizing personal narrative and sport documentary photography, particularly capturing social issues within the world of sports.
[ RECREATIONAL & TRADITIONAL SPORTS ] A single photograph that celebrates the role sports play in the community. Images may show the emotional highlights of players on the field or the reactions of fans. Local, traditional, and obscure games which are often neglected in mainstream media are welcome in this category. The pictures must be from non-professional settings. Each participant is allowed to enter up to 5 images. The images must be taken in 2023.
Judges for Recreational & Traditional Sports
Quick links to award categories: Spot News / Portraits / Nature & Environment / Recreational & Traditional Sports / Sports Action / General News / Daily Life / Daily Life Picture Story / Portrait Series / Issue Reporting Picture Story / Cultural Practices / Photographer of the Year, Asia
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