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A subtle lift in saturation highlights the vibrant energy and joyful spirit of this cancer fund raising Brisbane marathon moment.
Shot at a crisp shutter speed of 1/100s, this frame captures a rare instant of pure, candid human connection inside a packed field of athletes.
While many in this pack of runners stay focused on their run with eyes straight ahead or in the clouds, the athlete in the yellow flower hat and tutu locks direct eye contact with the camera, freezing her joyful expression perfectly.
Celebrating the playful community essence of long-distance running, in so doing this image captures a split-second interaction that would easily be lost in the crowd.
This EVA Air Brisbane marathon is raising money for charity with much of this going to supporting children with cancer and their families. Over 16,000 runners took part in this event. 😊
Brisbane Marathon, New Farm, Queensland, Australia.
In youth sport, there is no time for strategy, only sensation. The sound of breath, the weight of the ball, the sudden awareness of space opening where none existed a second earlier. This moment lives between thought and reaction, where instinct takes over and the body commits fully to motion. Rugby at this age is honest and unfiltered, driven not by outcome but by belief, the belief that running hard is enough.
There is a moment in every game when noise disappears and instinct takes over. The field stretches, legs burn, and the world narrows to breath, balance, and belief. This is not about winning or losing yet. It is about effort before outcome, courage before consequence. Youth rugby lives in these seconds, raw, honest, and unpolished, where movement becomes memory and childhood briefly wears the shape of determination.
There is a fleeting moment in sport when effort becomes instinct and the field opens like a promise. The body leans forward, the mind commits, and everything behind fades into pursuit. Youth rugby lives in these seconds, raw, imperfect, and fearless, where courage is measured not by size or score, but by the willingness to run when the gap appears. This is childhood in motion, driven by belief and momentum rather than outcome.
'Balikhela' is one of the oldest and most popular traditions of Bengal's folk culture. Recently, this festival of life was organized in a rural town in the golden light of dusk. Thousands of eager people gathered to watch the fierce and heroic fight.
Although this game was once organized for the entertainment of the landlords of Bengal, it has now become a symbol of the unity and bravery of the people of rural Bengal.
Two young soccer players from FK Rajec share a light-hearted moment during a youth match in 2017. Their smiles and camaraderie reflect the spirit of teamwork and friendship that local sports bring to communities. This candid shot captures the joy of participating in sports and the bonds formed on the field. A perfect reminder of the innocence and enthusiasm of youth soccer.
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Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, announces that the Province is providing $1.5 million to help local sport organizations with fixed costs during the COVID pandemic.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020TAC0041-001395
Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, announces that the Province is providing $1.5 million to help local sport organizations with fixed costs during the COVID pandemic.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020TAC0041-001395
Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, announces that the Province is providing $1.5 million to help local sport organizations with fixed costs during the COVID pandemic.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020TAC0041-001395
Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, announces that the Province is providing $1.5 million to help local sport organizations with fixed costs during the COVID pandemic.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020TAC0041-001395
Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, announces that the Province is providing $1.5 million to help local sport organizations with fixed costs during the COVID pandemic.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020TAC0041-001395
Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, announces that the Province is providing $1.5 million to help local sport organizations with fixed costs during the COVID pandemic.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020TAC0041-001395
Sport organizations across B.C. will receive financial support from the Province’s $1.5-million Local Sport Relief Fund.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put financial pressure on many local sports clubs throughout British Columbia that have had limited ability to offer programming and fundraise to cover expenses. Without financial support, these clubs are at risk of closure, leaving communities without local access to sport. A total of 288 organizations will be supported by the Local Sport Relief Fund.
Learn more:
Vancouver Island region - news.gov.bc.ca/23611
Kootenay region - news.gov.bc.ca/23607
Lower Mainland - news.gov.bc.ca/23612
Northern region - news.gov.bc.ca/23608
Interior Region - news.gov.bc.ca/23598
Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, announces that the Province is providing $1.5 million to help local sport organizations with fixed costs during the COVID pandemic.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020TAC0041-001395
There are more than 4,100 local sports organizations in BC, many of which have faced financial challenges due to the absence of registration fees, event revenues and sponsorships because of the COVID-19 limits on gatherings for public safety. The Local Sport Relief Fund provides grants of up to $7,500 to non-profit sports organizations to assist with expenses such as insurance, administrative costs, rent, storage costs and equipment essential to providing sports programs.
Vancouver Island: news.gov.bc.ca/24966
Northern: news.gov.bc.ca/24970
Kootenays: news.gov.bc.ca/24969
Thompson Okanagan: news.gov.bc.ca/24968
Lower Mainland: news.gov.bc.ca/24965
On 2 April, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Washington, Philip Barton took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the art, all-weather artificial turf football field for one of the most heavily used fields in Washington, located at Marie H. Reed Elementary School. A gift from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and Manchester City Football Club, Barclays English Premier League Champions, the field is a sign that football, a GREAT British sport, is gaining popularity in the US. Through the “City Soccer in the Community” program, this field will provide after-school soccer coaching for local children to engage in sport.
On 2 April, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Washington, Philip Barton took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the art, all-weather artificial turf football field for one of the most heavily used fields in Washington, located at Marie H. Reed Elementary School. A gift from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and Manchester City Football Club, Barclays English Premier League Champions, the field is a sign that football, a GREAT British sport, is gaining popularity in the US. Through the “City Soccer in the Community” program, this field will provide after-school soccer coaching for local children to engage in sport.
Manchester City Football Club visited the British Embassy in Washington, following the opening of an enclosed inner-city football pitch on the roof on a New York City Public School.
British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Peter Westmacott, hosted a reception at his residence featuring the Barclay’s Premier League Trophy. The ambassador invited students from the British School of Washington to have a bit of fun, kick a football around on the lawn and have their photo taken with the trophy.
On 2 April, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Washington, Philip Barton took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the art, all-weather artificial turf football field for one of the most heavily used fields in Washington, located at Marie H. Reed Elementary School. A gift from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and Manchester City Football Club, Barclays English Premier League Champions, the field is a sign that football, a GREAT British sport, is gaining popularity in the US. Through the “City Soccer in the Community” program, this field will provide after-school soccer coaching for local children to engage in sport.
On 2 April, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Washington, Philip Barton took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the art, all-weather artificial turf football field for one of the most heavily used fields in Washington, located at Marie H. Reed Elementary School. A gift from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and Manchester City Football Club, Barclays English Premier League Champions, the field is a sign that football, a GREAT British sport, is gaining popularity in the US. Through the “City Soccer in the Community” program, this field will provide after-school soccer coaching for local children to engage in sport.
On 2 April, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Washington, Philip Barton took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the art, all-weather artificial turf football field for one of the most heavily used fields in Washington, located at Marie H. Reed Elementary School. A gift from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and Manchester City Football Club, Barclays English Premier League Champions, the field is a sign that football, a GREAT British sport, is gaining popularity in the US. Through the “City Soccer in the Community” program, this field will provide after-school soccer coaching for local children to engage in sport.
Manchester City Football Club visited the British Embassy in Washington, following the opening of an enclosed inner-city football pitch on the roof on a New York City Public School.
British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Peter Westmacott, hosted a reception at his residence featuring the Barclay’s Premier League Trophy. The ambassador invited students from the British School of Washington to have a bit of fun, kick a football around on the lawn and have their photo taken with the trophy.
On 2 April, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Washington, Philip Barton took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the art, all-weather artificial turf football field for one of the most heavily used fields in Washington, located at Marie H. Reed Elementary School. A gift from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and Manchester City Football Club, Barclays English Premier League Champions, the field is a sign that football, a GREAT British sport, is gaining popularity in the US. Through the “City Soccer in the Community” program, this field will provide after-school soccer coaching for local children to engage in sport.
On 2 April, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Washington, Philip Barton took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the art, all-weather artificial turf football field for one of the most heavily used fields in Washington, located at Marie H. Reed Elementary School. A gift from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and Manchester City Football Club, Barclays English Premier League Champions, the field is a sign that football, a GREAT British sport, is gaining popularity in the US. Through the “City Soccer in the Community” program, this field will provide after-school soccer coaching for local children to engage in sport.
On 2 April, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Washington, Philip Barton took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the art, all-weather artificial turf football field for one of the most heavily used fields in Washington, located at Marie H. Reed Elementary School. A gift from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and Manchester City Football Club, Barclays English Premier League Champions, the field is a sign that football, a GREAT British sport, is gaining popularity in the US. Through the “City Soccer in the Community” program, this field will provide after-school soccer coaching for local children to engage in sport.
On 2 April, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Washington, Philip Barton took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the art, all-weather artificial turf football field for one of the most heavily used fields in Washington, located at Marie H. Reed Elementary School. A gift from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and Manchester City Football Club, Barclays English Premier League Champions, the field is a sign that football, a GREAT British sport, is gaining popularity in the US. Through the “City Soccer in the Community” program, this field will provide after-school soccer coaching for local children to engage in sport.
On 2 April, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Washington, Philip Barton took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the art, all-weather artificial turf football field for one of the most heavily used fields in Washington, located at Marie H. Reed Elementary School. A gift from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and Manchester City Football Club, Barclays English Premier League Champions, the field is a sign that football, a GREAT British sport, is gaining popularity in the US. Through the “City Soccer in the Community” program, this field will provide after-school soccer coaching for local children to engage in sport.
Manchester City Football Club visited the British Embassy in Washington, following the opening of an enclosed inner-city football pitch on the roof on a New York City Public School.
British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Peter Westmacott, hosted a reception at his residence featuring the Barclay’s Premier League Trophy. The ambassador invited students from the British School of Washington to have a bit of fun, kick a football around on the lawn and have their photo taken with the trophy.
Skupina dorasteneckých futbalistov FK Rajec pozorne počúva svojho trénera počas predzápasového príhovoru pred prípravným zápasom v roku 2017 proti TJ Partizán Domaniža. Hráči, oblečení v modrobielych pruhovaných dresoch a modrých šortkách, stoja v polkruhu okolo trénera, ktorý im dáva pokyny na trávnatom ihrisku pod jasnou oblohou. V pozadí sú viditeľné vidiecke budovy a kopcovitá krajina, čo podčiarkuje vidiecke prostredie. Atmosféra zachytáva sústredenie a očakávanie pred zápasom.
A group of youth football players from FK Rajec listens attentively to their coach during a team talk before a preparatory match in 2017. The players, dressed in blue and white striped uniforms with blue shorts, stand in a semi-circle around the coach, who is giving instructions on a grass field under a clear sky. The background features rural buildings and a hillside, emphasizing a countryside setting. The atmosphere captures the focus and anticipation before the match.
Manchester City Football Club visited the British Embassy in Washington, following the opening of an enclosed inner-city football pitch on the roof on a New York City Public School.
British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Peter Westmacott, hosted a reception at his residence featuring the Barclay’s Premier League Trophy. The ambassador invited students from the British School of Washington to have a bit of fun, kick a football around on the lawn and have their photo taken with the trophy.
Manchester City Football Club visited the British Embassy in Washington, following the opening of an enclosed inner-city football pitch on the roof on a New York City Public School.
British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Peter Westmacott, hosted a reception at his residence featuring the Barclay’s Premier League Trophy. The ambassador invited students from the British School of Washington to have a bit of fun, kick a football around on the lawn and have their photo taken with the trophy.