Deadline: July 22, 2024
The International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO (ICM) is hosting the 2024 Martial Arts Photo Contest to raise interest and awareness in the values of martial arts. Entries are open to anyone interested.
Theme: Martial Arts, Embracing the World
Universal values of martial arts, such as inclusiveness, fairness, resilience, sportsmanship, etc., that could be shared by everyone around the globe – Values of martial arts captured during physical activity or in everyday life.
Prizes
Certificate of merit (physical delivery) and prize money (wire transfer).
- The value of the prize money may vary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate, and income tax may be applicable in your jurisdiction.
- Overseas remittances are paid in dollars using the real-time exchange rate and the actual amount received may vary.
| Prize | Numbers | Prize Money |
| Grand | 1 | 5,000,000 KRW |
| Gold | 2 | 3,000,000 KRW (each) |
| Silver | 3 | 1,500,000 KRW (each) |
| Bronze | 5 | 700,000 KRW (each) |
| Fine work | 20 | 300,000 KRW (each) |
| Total | 31 | 25,000,000 KRW |
Eligibility
- Anyone from around the world who is interested in martial arts or photography (regardless of age or nationality)
Criteria:
- Relevance to the contest theme
- Expression
- Work description
- Originality
- Quality
Submission Guideline
- Only photographs taken using digital devices are accepted (prints are not accepted)
- Submit a copy of your original photograph during submission; each photo should be saved in JP(E)G, or PNG format
- Original files must be submitted upon request. The long edge of the original file should exceed 5,000px. If the original file is not submitted upon request, it will not be considered during judging.
- You may submit up to three photographs (only the highest photograph will be awarded per person)
Application
Submit your photograph on the contest website. There is no entry fee.
You should submit information about the work (title, description, filming location, filming period) and your personal information (name, date of birth, email address, phone number, nationality) on the submission website.
For more information, visit UNESCO Martial Art.
