Shilllong: Meghalaya bodybuilder Bransley D. Nongkynrih has brought laurels to the state by winning a gold medal in the Classic Physique – A Category at the NPC Worldwide Kazakhstan Pro Qualifier 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on November 7.
Competing under the banner of Iron House Gym, Nongkynrih’s international success adds to his growing list of achievements in bodybuilding, following several strong performances at national-level competitions.
He had earlier secured the overall championship titles in both Classic Physique and Bodybuilding at the Sheru Classic NPC Regional North India Championship held in Chandigarh on October 11.
The NPC Worldwide Kazakhstan Pro Qualifier 2026 is an international bodybuilding competition that brings together amateur athletes from different countries to compete across various physique categories. The event provides competitors with an opportunity to earn an IFBB Professional League Pro Card, which opens the door to professional bodybuilding and the possibility of qualifying for prestigious competitions such as Mr. Olympia.
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Nongkynrih’s latest triumph has brought recognition to Meghalaya‘s bodybuilding fraternity and marked another important step in his international sporting career.
He credited his achievement to the collective support and motivation of those who had stood by him throughout his bodybuilding journey.
