Bhubaneswar (SunstarTV Bureau): Two Odisha bodybuilders – Chandan Kumar Sahu and Suvam Mishra – made the state proud by winning a gold and a bronze medal respectively in 12th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship 2021 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Ganjam’s Chandan won gold in 70kg while Suvam of Bhubaneswar bagged bronze in the mixed pair category wherein he paired with Bhabika from Manipur. The Indian contingent bagged 24 medals including five gold, nine silver and 10 bronze to accumulate 720 points and win their maiden championship. Hosts Uzbekistan finished second with 510 points and Iran secured third position with 350 points.
It’s a great opportunity for young athletes to fetch inspiration from these two and run for more success for the state . Odisha has a lot of potential in the field of body building and other athletic field .
