Dead Goat Polo
Kok Boru is the national sport in Kyrgyzstan. In the village of Uzgen, Osh region, more than 170 horses (in this picture) and men push and shove each other as they fight for possession of a young 60 kg bull. The grand prize of the final game, a Lada brand car.
Awards
World Photo Annual
2023Silver
Photojournalism
Professional
Silver
Sports
Professional
Dead Goat Polo
Kok Boru is the national sport in Kyrgyzstan. In the village of Uzgen, Osh region, more than 170 horses (in this picture) and men push and shove each other as they fight for possession of a young 60 kg bull. The grand prize of the final game, a Lada brand car.
About Artist
Alain Schroeder
Belgian photojournalist Alain Schroeder has been working in the industry for over four decades. First as a sports photographer in the 80s, then shooting books and editorial pieces in art and human stories. In 2013, he uprooted his life, trading-in his shares in Reporters, to pursue life on the road with a camera. He now travels the world shooting stories focusing on social issues and people. He has won many international awards including Nikon Japan, Nikon Belgium, TPOTY, Istanbul Photo, Days Japan, Trieste Photo, PX3, IPA, MIFA, BIFA, PDN, the Fence, Lens Culture, Siena, POYI and World Press Photo.
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Alain Schroeder - Color Photography Contest 2023 | 1st Place | Professional
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