Javid Nikpour, born in 1976 in Tehran, Iran, is a documentary and sports photographer.

He holds a first-grade Art diploma from Iran and has participated in several Olympic and Asian Games. In 2016, he founded Podium Photos Group, focusing on social and political issues within the realm of sports.

Awards:

• 2024: Showcased at the 36th International Festival of Photojournalism, Visa pour l’Image, France.
• 2024: First place in the POY Asia Sports Action category
• 2023: Showcased at the prestigious Rencontres d’ArlesPhotography Festival – Night of the Year event in Arles, France.
• 2022: AIPS Media Award excellence
• 2019: Grand Prix and 1st place at the Paris Sport Photo Festival
• 2016, 2018 & 2022: 1st place of IPPY (Iran press photo of the year) in Sports Single & Story Sports
• 2016: The best place in the 8th Fadjr International Festival of Visual Arts
• 2016: Award of Excellence in 73rd POYI winners
• 2015: First and third place in Istanbul Photo Awards in Sports Story
• 2009: Top members of Eleventh Iran Photo Biennial
• 2009: 1st place in the Photo Sports Festival of Iran