Shillong, Nov 9: Bransley D. Nongkynrih of Iron House Gym, Shillong, has won a Gold Medal in the Classic Physique – A Category at the NPC Worldwide Kazakhstan Pro Qualifier 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The event was held on November 7.
The win marks another major milestone for the Meghalaya bodybuilder, who had earlier won the Overall Titles in both Classic Physique and Bodybuilding at the Sheru Classic NPC Regional North India Championship in Chandigarh on October 11.
The NPC Worldwide Pro Qualifier is a key platform for amateur bodybuilders aiming to earn the IFBB Professional League Pro Card and move to professional competition, with the ultimate goal of competing at Mr. Olympia.
Bransley’s gold in Almaty keeps him on that path.
Bransley thanked his local MLA Dr. M. Ampareen Lyngdoh, Paiem Ainam Syiem, his father Khrawbok Nongum, members of Iron House Gym and his private sponsors for their financial assistance, encouragement and support in making his international participation possible.
He said the achievement would not have been possible without the collective support of those who stood behind him.
His victory is being seen as an inspiration for aspiring athletes from Meghalaya, showing that athletes from the state can compete and succeed on the international stage.
