Pakistan's Shahzad wins gold at the 54th Asian Bodybuilding Championship by defeating an Indian opponent.

Gold medallist Shahzad Qureshi stated, "I can't articulate how I feel right now.

MALDIVES: At the 54th Asian Bodybuilding Championship, Pakistan's Shahzad Qureshi defeated Indian competitor Naresh to take home the gold medal in the master-class 80kg+ division.

According to the information, in the final round of the master-class category, Shahzad, Umar from Uzbekistan, and Naresh from India competed. The judges selected Shahzad's poses as the top ones, and he was awarded the gold prize.

Shahzad expressed his joy at winning a gold medal for Pakistan in a video message. "I put in a lot of effort to get here. I can't quite put into words how I felt when Pakistan's national song played during my gold medal ceremony "said the bodybuilder.

With Fazal Ilahi (R), Shahzad Qureshi (C) poses with his gold medal and trophy - ZHS News

Umar Shahzad of Pakistan, on the other hand, won a silver medal in the junior 70kg+ division. Suresh Bala Kumar of India won gold in this category, while Chingkhingganba Athokpam, another citizen, took home bronze.

Umar Shahzad, silver medalist- ZHS News

Umar expressed his gratitude to the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation (PBF) for providing him with this chance in a video. "I'm happy to have brought home this medal for Pakistan. Although I have put in a lot of effort and made many sacrifices, this accomplishment has greatly boosted my confidence "said he.

Arsalan Baig also won a bronze medal for Pakistan in the competition's model and physique division.

Arsalan Baig, the bronze medalist, poses with his medal and trophy.- ZHS News

In the master-class 80kg+ category, Fazal Ilahi placed sixth, Mohammad Azeem placed sixth in the master-class 70kg+ category, and Mudassar Khan managed to place fifth in the event's model and physique division.

Sohail Anwar, the secretary of PBF, praised bodybuilders for raising Pakistan's flag on this occasion. Anwar remarked, "They [bodybuilders] deserve all the credit for this performance. "They worked very hard to get here and earn medals. We support our athletes and ask God to keep them performing well. felicitations, Pakistan "said the secretary.