Andrea Masini wins 2026 ‘Momenti di Sport’ photography award

The winners of the 14th edition of the ‘Momenti di Sport’ (Moments of Sport) photography awards, organized by the Lombardy Group of Sports Journalists (GLGS-USSI Lombardia), have been announced.

Andrea Masini took first place with his photograph ‘Chaos & Armonia’ (Chaos and Harmony). The image, captured for the DBM-Deepbluemedia agency, depicts a Russian artistic swimmer performing an acrobatic routine during the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

Dario Belingheri received the Fair Play Photo Award for ‘L’abbraccio dopo la battaglia’ (The Embrace After the Battle). The photograph captures the moment of mutual respect between cyclists Tadej Pogačar and Tom Pidcock following their intense competition at the Milano-Sanremo race.

Other notable winners include Mattia Martegani, who earned second place for his shot of judoka Carlotta Avanzato during the Mediterranean Games, and Andrea Staccioli, who took third place for a photograph documenting ice swimming athletes in Molveno.