Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik wins Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026

Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik won the Russian Grand Sand Master Cup 2026 at the second International Festival of Sand Sculpture held in Russia's Kaliningrad region. He has become the first Indian sand artist to receive the award. Pattnaik said his sculpture at the event represented climate impact around the world and what can be done to tackle climate change.