“News photography serves as a guarantee of reality in the digital age.” This powerful insight comes from the first-prize winners of Istanbul Photo Awards 2025 in the sports categories, emphasising the enduring importance of photojournalism in our digitally saturated world.
Hannah McKay of Reuters clinched the award for her compelling coverage of American gymnast Simone Biles at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Jerome Brouillet of AFP secured the award with his striking image of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina reacting to a massive wave at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Teahupo’o, Tahiti.
Their work underscores the vital role of photojournalism in capturing authentic moments that resonate globally.
Discover their stories and the moments they captured here.