The game of parallel bar

Photographer

Arnab Sarkar

Category

Editorial Photography - Sports

Company

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2026

Country / Region:

India

Gymnastics is a symphony of movement, where body, mind, and soul harmonize in perfect rhythm. This image was taken during the FIG 17th Taishan Artistic Gymnastics World Championship as the gymnast was flawlessly executing the event of parallel bar using multiple exposure. The challege was to take the multiple exposure holding the camera in hand rather than using any monopod or tripot. In addition to showcasing the gymnast's effort in the image, the resulting shape resembled a lamp flame, suggesting that the gymnast's inner flame was on display.