These photos from different sporting events capture the true essence of sports.
See for yourself:
1. Intense boxing fight at the process:
2. Some arguing with the referee in the heat of the match:
3. That is so not cool...
4. Japanese athlete trying to win at all cost:
5. The sweet moment of victory:
6. A race car is peeking out of the woods:
7. Where is that man jumping? We hope he landed ok...
8. U.S. soccer team celebrates after winning the Gold cup:
9. Baseball player scores a home run at the last second to take the victory:
10. A brave diver jumps from a bridge to win a high-diving competition:
11. U.S. Baseball player covered in powder after winning the match:
12. Muay Thai fighter blocks a kick during the world games tournament:
13. Squash players battle it out for the Gold medal:
14. Australian player trying to score a goal at a beach handball match:
15. An American swimmer competes at a 200-meter breaststroke heat:
16. Baseball player trying to dodge the catcher:
17. Two players compete at a canoe polo match:
18. Baseball player slides home after beating the ball: