Six Category Victories and 13 Podium Finishes Highlight a Powerful Indian Campaign
India delivered an impressive display of strength, discipline and competitive excellence at the 58th Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2026, with Indian athletes making their presence felt across several divisions. From junior and senior bodybuilding to masters, women’s bodybuilding and sports physique, Team India consistently challenged for the top positions throughout the three days of competition.
By the end of the championship, athletes from India had recorded six first-place finishes, two second-place finishes and five third-place finishes among the results listed, a total of 13 podium finishes.
A Golden Start for India
India’s campaign began with success as Nahakpam Pritam captured first place in the Men’s Junior Bodybuilding Up to 75 kg category. The winning momentum continued with Pankaj Bisht, who stood on top of the podium in the Men’s Bodybuilding 70 kg division.
India also demonstrated its strength in the Masters categories. Vineet Sharma secured first place in the Men’s Master Bodybuilding 50-60 Years Over 80 kg category, adding another major achievement to the Indian campaign.
Alongside the victories, Ramamurthy Murugesan, Dinesh Kamble, Narayan Barik and Sanjay Madhukar Ambekar contributed valuable podium finishes.
Arbaz Khan and Afraz Khan Lead Day 2 Success
The Indian momentum continued into Day 2 as Arbaz Khan produced a winning performance in the Men’s Bodybuilding 85 kg division to claim first place. India also celebrated success beyond traditional bodybuilding as Afraz Khan emerged victorious in the Men’s Sports Physique Up to 175 cm category.
In the women’s division, Saritha Devi delivered another important result for India by securing second place in Women’s Bodybuilding Up to 55 kg. Several other Indian athletes finished inside the top five, demonstrating the depth of the country’s representation across categories.
Rishkanta Singh Laitonjam Delivers on the Final Day
India finished the championship strongly. Rishkanta Singh Laitonjam captured first place in the Men’s Bodybuilding 90 kg category, while fellow Indian competitor Rasmi Ranjan Sahoo secured third place.
The 100 kg category brought another podium finish, with Amrinder Singh taking second place. Charan Mohan completed his campaign with a fourth-place finish.
India’s Six Category Winners
The six Indian athletes who secured first-place finishes were:
🥇 Nahakpam Pritam — Men’s Junior Bodybuilding Up to 75 kg
🥇 Pankaj Bisht — Men’s Bodybuilding 70 kg
🥇 Vineet Sharma — Men’s Master Bodybuilding 50-60 Years Over 80 kg
🥇 Arbaz Khan — Men’s Bodybuilding 85 kg
🥇 Afraz Khan — Men’s Sports Physique Up to 175 cm
🥇 Rishkanta Singh Laitonjam — Men’s Bodybuilding 90 kg
Strength Across Generations and Categories
India’s performance was about more than the number of podium finishes. Junior athletes showed the promise of the next generation. Senior competitors delivered victories across multiple weight divisions. Experienced Masters athletes continued to perform at a high level, while India also made its mark in women’s bodybuilding and sports physique.
That range of results made the championship a significant showcase for the depth of Indian bodybuilding and physique sports.
India Stands Strong on the Asian Stage
Every podium finish represents countless hours of preparation, strict discipline and commitment behind the scenes. At the 58th Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2026, Indian athletes turned that preparation into results.
With six category victories and 13 podium finishes from the listed results, Team India concluded the championship with a strong presence across the competition. The performances also offer an encouraging glimpse into the growing strength of Indian bodybuilding, from emerging junior athletes to experienced masters and elite-level competitors.
A proud championship for Indian bodybuilding and another powerful showing on the Asian stage.