{"id":28632,"date":"2026-09-07T01:56:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T01:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=28632"},"modified":"2026-09-07T01:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T01:56:12","slug":"pakistans-hamza-emerges-as-mr-universe-at-ifbb-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=28632","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan\u2019s Hamza emerges as Mr Universe at IFBB contest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"medium-insert-images norender-embeds ui-sortable medium-insert-active\">\n<figure contenteditable=\"false\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenews.pk\/assets\/uploads\/akhbar\/2026-09-07\/1435995_3950792_Hamza_akhbar.jpg\" alt=\"Muhammad Hamza Raja is posing for the photo. \u2014Facebook@FitnesMedia\/File\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" class=\"\"\/><figcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"\">Muhammad Hamza Raja is posing for the photo. \u2014Facebook@FitnesMedia\/File<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>LAHORE: Pakistan\u2019s bodybuilding scene witnessed a historic breakthrough as Muhammad Hamza Raja, representing WAPDA, clinched the Gold Medal in Men\u2019s Physique and the Overall Title at the prestigious International Federation of Body Building and Fitness (IFBB) Mr Universe 2026 Championship.<\/p>\n<p>Competing against athletes from 26 countries, Hamza Raja not only secured the gold but also earned the coveted IFBB Pro Card, a milestone achievement for Pakistan. This marks the first time a Pakistani athlete has won both the Men\u2019s Physique Overall Title  and the IFBB Pro Card at the international level, elevating Pakistan\u2019s profile in global bodybuilding.<\/p>\n<p>The WAPDA Sports Board congratulated Hamza Raja on his historic success, terming it a proud moment for both Pakistan and WAPDA. Officials reiterated WAPDA\u2019s commitment to promoting sports and nurturing talent capable of excelling at national and international forums.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHamza Raja\u2019s triumph is more than a personal victory; it represents Pakistan\u2019s entry into the elite ranks of international bodybuilding. His success highlights the potential of Pakistani athletes to compete at the highest level when provided with structured support and opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe achievement sets a new benchmark for Pakistani bodybuilding and is expected to inspire a new generation of athletes to pursue excellence in fitness and physique competitions worldwide,\u201d the stated.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenews.pk\/print\/1435995-pakistan-s-hamza-emerges-as-mr-universe-at-ifbb-contest\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Muhammad Hamza Raja is posing for the photo. \u2014Facebook@FitnesMedia\/File LAHORE: Pakistan\u2019s bodybuilding scene witnessed a historic breakthrough as Muhammad Hamza Raja, representing WAPDA, clinched the Gold Medal in Men\u2019s Physique and the Overall Title at the prestigious International Federation of Body Building and Fitness (IFBB) Mr Universe 2026 Championship. 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