The World Sport Photography Awards, in its sixth year, has announced the 2026 winners. A panel selected standout images across 24 categories, celebrating the artistry of capturing athletic motion. Winners include Edgar Su's Grand Prix Gold shot of Carlos Alcaraz and Beatrice Ryder da Costa's surfer image from the Solomon Islands.

The competition showcases moments from a packed calendar of global events. Highlights feature Tokyo's javelin thrower Momone Ueda, a Monaco Grand Prix car in the tunnel, and the All Blacks performing the Haka. These photos freeze split-second drama from the world's biggest stages, making them permanent fixtures in sports history.

Organized with BBC Sport, the awards highlight the physical demands and raw emotion of competition. The winning portfolio captures everything from the NCAA tournament to sumo wrestling in London. It offers a visual record of the year's most memorable athletic performances for fans and publications alike.