The 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2025, held from 13–14 June 2025, delivered one of the most memorable performances in the history of Indian bodybuilding. Team India emerged as the undisputed powerhouse of South Asia, capturing top positions across multiple categories and securing overall team titles in both Men’s and Women’s divisions.
This year’s championship brought together the best athletes from Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. But it was India’s consistency, depth, and sheer dominance that stole the spotlight.
India topped the leaderboard with overwhelming points:
- Men’s Team Championship
- 1st – India: 850 points 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
- 2nd – Bhutan: 495 points
- 3rd – Pakistan: 60 points
- Women’s Team Championship
- 1st – India: 170 points 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
- 2nd – Bhutan: 160 points
- 3rd – Nepal: 85 points
India was the only country to secure first place in both categories, a testament to its growing dominance in South Asian physique sports.
The biggest highlight came when Naveen Rojh from India was crowned the Overall Champion – South Asia 2025, placing him among the absolute elite of the continent. 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
His flawless conditioning, symmetry, and stage presence made him the clear standout of the championship.
Men’s Bodybuilding Up to 55 kg
- 🥇 1st – Vimal Jit (India) 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
Men’s Bodybuilding Up to 65 kg
- 🥈 2nd – Venkatesh Kishore Tashildar (India) 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
Men’s Bodybuilding Up to 70 kg
India swept the category:
- 🥇 1st – Pratap Kalkundrikar
- 🥈 2nd – Kushal Kalita
- 🥉 3rd – Sourav Das 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
Men’s Athletic Physique (Over 167 cm + 6 kg)
Complete Indian podium sweep:
- 🥇 Gaurav Kumar
- 🥈 Dilip Kumar Roy
- 🥉 Jayaraman Saravanan 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
Women’s Athletic Physique (Open)
- 🥉 3rd – Saya Baruah (India) 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
Men’s Sports Physique Up to 175 cm
- 🥇 1st – Afraz Khan (India) 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
Men’s Sports Physique Over 175 cm
- 🥉 3rd – Rimmon (India) 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
India ended Day 1 with medals across almost every discipline, building a huge point advantage.
Men’s Bodybuilding Up to 75 kg
India swept the top 5 places:
- 🥇 1st – Anindya Mosel
- 🥈 2nd – Rinku Das
- 🥉 3rd – Vishal Singh Rawat
- 4th – Tejas T. Shetgaonkar
- 5th – Yumnam Thomas 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
Men’s Bodybuilding Up to 80 kg
Again, a clean sweep:
- 🥇 1st – Naveen Rojh
- 🥈 2nd – Mukesh Kumar Gupta
- 🥉 3rd – K. Arnold Singh
- 4th – Mathan Krishnan 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
Men’s Bodybuilding Up to 85 kg
- 🥇 1st – Pankaj
- 🥈 2nd – Palanisamy Natarajan
- 🥉 3rd – Kiran Basavaraj Valmiki 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
Men’s Bodybuilding Over 85 kg
- 🥈 2nd – Samiran Nandi (India) 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
Women’s Model Physique Up to 155 cm
India dominated:
- 🥇 1st – Yajik Hillang
- 🥈 2nd – Swarnim Rai
- 🥉 3rd – Rita Nag 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
Women’s Swimsuit Physique
- 🥈 2nd – Swarnim Rai (India)
- 🥉 3rd – Yajik Hillang (India) 15th-SABPF-Championships-2025-R…
Day 2 sealed India’s status as the runaway leader of the competition.
This championship showcased:
✔ India’s rising dominance in South Asia
The country produced champions across bodybuilding, athletic physique, model physique, and sports physique categories.
✔ Depth of talent
Multiple categories saw Indian sweeps—something rarely seen in international competitions.
✔ Women athletes shining equally
Indian women delivered gold-winning performances and critical points that helped secure India’s #1 overall ranking.
✔ A new generation of champions
Athletes like Naveen Rojh, Afraz Khan, Yajik Hillang, and Pratap Kalkundrikar solidified India’s future in bodybuilding.
The 15th SABPF Championships 2025 will be remembered as the tournament where India etched its name in South Asian bodybuilding history. With unmatched performances across categories, India not only topped both team championships but also claimed the Overall South Asian Champion title.
This event proves that Indian bodybuilding is entering a golden era—powered by dedication, world-class coaching, and an ever-growing community of athletes.
