After two months in Spain, the global Covid 19 pandemic was declared. During the pandemic, Astha's host family had to move to their grandparents' home. Each girl trained online in the living room of the house
Series Name: The Chad Olympic Team
Series Description: This series follows the inspiring story of four girls from Chad who, in 2019, received scholarships from a Spanish foundation to move to Spain and pursue their dream of becoming professional gymnasts. The girls worked hard throughout their training, with the goal of representing Chad at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Although they did not qualify, their story has had a transformative impact on their home country, leading to the creation of Chad's first gymnastics federation, which already has five registered clubs. With sport acting as a catalyst for change, their story becomes a symbol of hope and resilience, showing how educational and sports opportunities can transform not only the future of individuals but entire communities.
Prestiżowy tytuł Fotografa Roku 2025 przyznano znanemu brytyjskiemu fotografowi Zedowi Nelsonowi za cykl The Anthropocene Illusion (Złudzenie antropocenu). Zwycięzca otrzymał nagrodę pieniężną w wysokości 25 000 dolarów, cyfrowy sprzęt fotograficzny firmy Sony oraz możliwość zaprezentowania dodatkowych prac na wystawie Sony World Photography Awards 2026.
