{"id":9086,"date":"2026-01-12T23:21:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T23:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=9086"},"modified":"2026-01-12T23:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T23:21:05","slug":"bodybuilder-mohamed-hakim-crowned-mr-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=9086","title":{"rendered":"Bodybuilder Mohamed Hakim crowned Mr. Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (MNTV) \u2014 Mohamed Hakim has been crowned Mr. Sri Lanka after winning the men\u2019s heavyweight title at the country\u2019s 77th National Bodybuilding Championships, marking a major milestone in his competitive career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The championship, held in the coastal city of Negombo, drew more than 150 athletes from across Sri Lanka, making it one of the largest editions of the event in recent years. Hakim emerged victorious in the over-85 kilogram category, advancing through preliminary rounds before securing the overall national title.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hakim, who currently works as a bodybuilding instructor in Qatar, returned to Sri Lanka to compete in the event after participating in last year\u2019s national selection contest. His win underscores the growing presence of Sri Lankan athletes working abroad who continue to compete at elite levels back home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He was awarded 250,000 Sri Lankan rupees in prize money (approximately $800) in recognition of his victory. The cash award was presented by Lasantha Amarasinghe, chairman of Chance Sports, one of the principal sponsors of the championship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Second place in the men\u2019s division went to Ranga Silva, representing Olympic Fitness Gym, while F. R. Faisal of Royal Fitness Centre finished third.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The event also featured a women\u2019s Fit Model category, highlighting the expanding role of women in Sri Lanka\u2019s competitive fitness scene. R. M. N. Sandamali, representing Transformers Fitness Centre, claimed first place, followed by teammate B. Dakshitha in second position. Suvini Sulochana of Panadura Power House Gym secured third place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The awards ceremony was attended by senior officials from Sri Lanka\u2019s sporting and civic institutions, including Sri Lanka National Bodybuilding Federation President Randeer Rodrigo, alongside representatives from law enforcement, municipal administration, and national sports bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organizers said the strong turnout and competitive depth reflected bodybuilding\u2019s growing popularity in Sri Lanka, particularly among younger athletes seeking international exposure and professional opportunities abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muslimnetwork.tv\/bodybuilder-mohamed-hakim-crowned-mr-sri-lanka\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (MNTV) \u2014 Mohamed Hakim has been crowned Mr. Sri Lanka after winning the men\u2019s heavyweight title at the country\u2019s 77th National Bodybuilding Championships, marking a major milestone in his competitive career. 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