World Cup sculpted!

Art work ranged from abstract to realistic styles. While some might make you emotional, others will make you chuckle. Seen here: Sculptor Pavel Mylnikov's completed work.

Aleksei Diakov, of Russia, details his sculpture. The organizers added a new element called Cheecoting for the attendees. The racing game which was developed in Italy after World War II uses plastic marble-like balls on a sand course.

Sculptor Jooneng Tan, of Singapore, details his sculpture. People of all nationalities collaborated to create these dynamic pieces of sand art.Twenty competitors from around the world took part in the sand sculpting competition that took place on the beach at Pennsylvia Avenue in Atlantic City. Seen here: Sculptor Sudarsan Patnaik, of India, works on his sculpture during the final day of the competition. 

Mark Anderson, of the United Kingdom, works on his unique creation. The sand bought in has small amount of silt and it holds up to rain better.

Competitors from around the world line up for a group photo to mark the opening day of the Sand Sculpting World Cup competition.

Five hundred tons of sand from Tuckahoe Sand and Gravel Company was bought in for the competition. Seen here: Jooheng Tan, of Singapore, works on his sand creation during the singles event.