Asian Beach Games launches photo contest

September 28, 2016 - 15:35

An International Photo Contest themed ‘Shining Sea, Bright Future’ has been launched at the 5th Asian Beach Games in Đà Nẵng city for domestic and foreign photographers.

Focussed: A long jump moment. Photo ABG2016.com
Viet Nam News

ĐÀ NẴNG — An International Photo Contest themed ‘Shining Sea, Bright Future’ has been launched by the 5th Asian Beach Games in Đà Nẵng City for domestic and foreign photographers.

The competition was organised in tandem with the Việt Nam Association of Photographic Artists.

The contest is open to photographers capturing the beauty of sports competitions during the ongoing Games.

Photos taken during from September 24th through October 15th are eligible for the competition. Each candidate may submit up to 10 black-and-white or colour photos. The contest jury will select the best photos between October 16-30. Groups of up to three photographers are also eligible to apply.

The winner will win a cash-prize of VNĐ15 million (US$666). Two runners-up will each win VNĐ10 million ($444). Three third prizewinners will each win VNĐ7 million ($311), while 10 consolation prizes totaling VNĐ30 million ($1,300) will also be awarded.

The best photos will be displayed at a future exhibition in Đà Nẵng, Hà Nội or HCM City.

The Asian Beach Games are the biggest beach sporting games in Asia. In the past, the games have drawn the participation of over 7,000 athletes, coaches, officials and referees from 42 countries and territories competing in 14 sports for 172 medal sets.

The Asian Beach Games opened on September 24th and will close on October 10th.VNS

 

Combative: A muay Thai game. Photo ABG2016.com
Fierce: A Kurash competition. Photo ABG2016.com
Kick volleyball: A sepak takraw match. Photo ABG2016.com
Sand court: An Asian Beach Games beach volleyball match in Đà Nãng. A photo contest has been launched for domestic and foreign photographers. Photo ABG2016.com

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