Sports Media Pearl Awards nominations: Photography Emotion – in pictures

Kai Schwoerer, Germany, Imago: Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola gives instructions to Franck Ribery prior to his substution in a Bundesliga match. This image is a finalist in the photography category of the inaugural Sport Media Pearl Awards, which is managed by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and hosted by Abu Dhabi Media, publishers of The National.

Sascha Fromm, Germany, Theuringer Allgemeine: Runners wave and dance before they start to the “GutsMuths Rennsteiglauf” cross country run. This image is a finalist in the photography category of the inaugural Sport Media Pearl Awards, which is managed by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and hosted by Abu Dhabi Media, publishers of The National.

Amjad Aziz Malik, Pakistan, Daily Express: Gunmen stand with heavy guns ready to to fight against terrorists and save the sportsmen involved in a game of cricket. This image was a finalist candidate in the photography category of the inaugural Sport Media Pearl Awards, which is managed by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and hosted by Abu Dhabi Media, publishers of The National.

Cosmin Iftode, Romania, The Guardian: Andrea Pirlo of Juventus kisses Alvaro Morata after scoring an equaliser during the Uefa Champions League Final. This image was a finalist candidate in the photography category of the inaugural Sport Media Pearl Awards, which is managed by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and hosted by Abu Dhabi Media, publishers of The National.

Ian MacNicol, United Kingdom, ianmacnicol.com: Ellie Cole of Australia dives into the pool during the IPC Swimming World Championships. This image was a finalist candidate in the photography category of the inaugural Sport Media Pearl Awards, which is managed by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and hosted by Abu Dhabi Media, publishers of The National.

Brian Carlin, Ireland, The Guardian: Robert Salthouse fixing the outrigger/reaching strut during the Volvo Ocean Race. This image was a finalist candidate in the photography category of the inaugural Sport Media Pearl Awards, which is managed by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and hosted by Abu Dhabi Media, publishers of The National.

Adrian Dennis, United Kingdom, Agence France-Prese: A trainer unwraps Tom Rowley’s hands in the dressing room after he lost his boxing match. This image was a finalist candidate in the photography category of the inaugural Sport Media Pearl Awards, which is managed by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and hosted by Abu Dhabi Media, publishers of The National.

Catherine Steenkeste, France, Fox Sports Interactive Media: RC Lens fans chant during a Ligue 1 match against Paris Saint-Germain. This image was a finalist candidate in the photography category of the inaugural Sport Media Pearl Awards, which is managed by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and hosted by Abu Dhabi Media, publishers of The National.

Lars Baron, Germany, Fifa Pictures: Fei Wang of China looks dejected after Carli Lloyd of USA scored the first goal in the Women’s World Cup quarter-final. This image was a finalist candidate in the photography category of the inaugural Sport Media Pearl Awards, which is managed by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and hosted by Abu Dhabi Media, publishers of The National.

The nominees for the inaugural Sport Media Pearl Award in photography – emotion.