Tom Jenkins Selects His Favourite Sport Photographs of 2025
Tom Jenkins has selected his favourite sport photographs of 2025 for The Guardian, showcasing images chosen for both their news and aesthetic value. Among the highlights is the Arsenal vs Spurs Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium on January 15, captured with a remote camera behind the goal net to capture the chaos of a corner routine.
Another striking moment was from the England vs France Six Nations clash at Twickenham on February 8, capturing a final-minute sequence including Elliot Daly's try, Dupont defending, and Marcus Smith celebrating in the background. On March 7 at the Royal Albert Hall, Jenkins photographed the first all-women's boxing card from an unusual seat near the organ, framing Lauren Price and Natasha Jonas with the venue's circular tiers.
The Cheltenham Festival on March 11 featured a dramatic water jump image taken with a remote camera placed in the water, capturing Myretown's victory in the Ultima Handicap. In football, the Crystal Palace win in the FA Cup Final at Wembley on May 17 was immortalised with Joel Ward leading the trophy lift amid celebrations.
The farewell to Goodison Park by Everton on May 18 was marked by dramatic outside scenes involving blue flare smoke, with Jenkins noting a blue-faced reflection in the imagery. At Wimbledon on June 30, Emma Raducanu's match against Mimi Xu was captured on No 1 Court during golden hour, using a two-exposure technique to balance sun and shadow.
Finally, Jenkins documented England's victory in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham on September 27. The photograph captured a crowd of about 82,000 and staged trophy lifts with champagne spraying, highlighting the triumph and atmosphere of the occasion.
