UNESCO International Martial Arts Photo Contest 2024

The International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement, affiliated with UNESCO, will be accepting entries for its ‘International Martial Arts Photo Contest’ from June 1 to July 22.
Theme: Martial Arts, Embracing the world.
The contest focuses on the theme of martial arts and is open to everyone interested in martial arts and photography, including those who are not Korean nationals. The centre offers declarations, reports, and action plans related to sports and martial arts on the contest website.
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These materials aim to help participants better understand the values of martial arts as emphasized by UNESCO.
Eligibility Criteria for UNESCO International Martial Arts Photo Contest
The contest is open to all who are interested in martial arts and photography. The entry photographs must meet the following criteria:
- Relevance to the contest theme
- Expression
- Work description
- Originality
- Quality
Awards and Prizes
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 |
How to Apply
Submission guidelines
- 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)
Click on the apply button below to commence your application.