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Divyakant Solanki
Mumbai, India
Born in Amreli, Gujarat in 1981, Divyakant Solanki developed his passion for photography and consequently became a photographer with Business Standard in Ahmedabad in 2003. In 2005 he moved to Mumbai to work as Senior Photographer at Business Standard daily before joining EPA in 2010.
His photo story titled 'Narendra Modi Face of 2014 General Election' has won the Silver Medal of the People in the News (Stories) category in the 11th China International Press Photo Contest (CHIPP2014). He won third prize in the Sports category in Media Foundation of India's National Press Photo contest (MFI2014). He was the only Indian photographer who won the prize in the 11th China International Press Photo Contest. His work graced as 'Photo of the Day' mostly in various international newspapers and on websites such as The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The National, The Seattle Times, The Telegraph and more.
Divyakant Solanki has an Honorobale Mention in the Editorial: Sports (Professional) category of the International Photographer of the Year Award 2016.
Wrestlers apply mud to prevent slipping during an Indian traditional wrestling competition also known as Kushti at a wrestling arena popularly known as Akhara during a local competition event in Mumbai, India, 20 March 2016 (issued 21 March). Kushti is a traditional Indian form of wrestling which usually takes place in a clay or dirt pit also known as Akhara. These traditional and ancient form of sport is slowly losing its shine to modern wrestling but a few dedicated people try to continue to train themselves and keep this culture alive. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI
