Hyderabad-based vegan bodybuilder K Venkatesan won a bronze medal at the prestigious Mr Olympia competition in Las Vegas on Saturday. The 49-year-old recently secured gold at the Mr Natural World Bodybuilding Championship in Los Angeles
Published Date – 14 November 2026, 08:33 AM
K Venkatesan
Hyderabad: City-based vegan bodybuilder K Venkatesan won a bronze medal at the prestigious Mr Olympia competition in Las Vegas, the USA, on Saturday.
“The competition was incredibly tough, with talented athletes from many countries participating. Despite the challenges and stiff competition in my category, winning a medal for India is a very special achievement,” Venkatesan told Telangana Today.
“I feel this is a proud moment for Indian bodybuilding. I am grateful for this opportunity and thankful to everyone who supported me throughout this journey,” the 49-year-old bodybuilder said.
“I once again thank Mr Kumar Mannava of One Fitness Studio in Jubilee Hills for making this trip possible,” he added.
It may be mentioned that Venkatesan won a gold medal at the Mr Natural World Bodybuilding Championship last week in Los Angeles.
