Mohd Rasfan, Malaysian Photographer has earned global recognition by clinching the World Sports Photography Award 2025, a coveted honor presented by worldsportsphotographyawards.com.
Rasfan’s winning photograph captured a dramatic moment from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, during the men’s 92kg quarter-final boxing match. The image freezes the exact second when Victor Schelstraete, Belgium’s boxer, lands a powerful punch on Spain’s Enmanuel Reyes Pla at the North Paris Arena. The raw intensity, precision, and emotion encapsulated in the photograph made it stand out among thousands of submissions from photographers worldwide.
This victory marks a historic moment for Malaysian photography on the global stage. Mohd Rasfan’s work has not only showcased his exceptional talent but also elevated Malaysia’s presence in the international sports photography scene.
Rasfan, who has covered numerous high-profile sporting events over the years, expressed his gratitude “Special thanks to Vijay Mathur for editing my pictures during the game”
The World Sports Photography Awards celebrates the artistry of sports photography, recognizing photographers who masterfully capture moments of triumph, struggle, and raw emotion in sports. Mohd Rasfan’s achievement serves as a reminder of the power of photography to immortalize fleeting moments that resonate universally.
Credit Photo : Mohd Rasfan
