Bodybuilding is a scientific process to build and control muscles by regular physical exercise. It keeps you fit and healthy. It is an excellent way of getting shaped muscles by improving overall health and well-being. The contestant must submit their application to the respective websites with a portfolio and must comply with the criteria of selection mentioned by the organizers. The Mr India bodybuilding winners list for 2025 has been announced this February, for which millions of people were eagerly waiting for a long time. Let’s have a quick look at the selection criteria, how to apply, and the top performers names in the year 2025.
Key takeaway for Mr India Bodybuilding Contest 2025
The Indian Body Builders Federation (IBBF) India is the main official organizer of the Mr. India bodybuilding winners event. They arrange this event every year for finding the outstanding bodybuilding personalities, both for men and women. The president of IBBF India is Mr. Swamy Ramesh Kumar, and the general secretary is Mr. Chetan M. Pathare.
- The Mr India bodybuilding winners list for 2025 has been announced by IBBF India on 16th January, 2025.
- The event took place at Rotary Annotsav, CPED Ground, Club Road, Belgavi, Karnataka.
- The Bodybuilding and Physique sports championship for the year 2025 is held for three days from 14th January to 16th January.
- The event was inaugurated by 92-year-old Indian fitness icon Mr. Madhukar Talwalkar.
- It was the 16th Senior National Bodybuilding Championship 2025 contest of IBBF India.
Apart from IBBF (India), Rotary Club India also organizes the Mr. India competition at statewise levels for motivating and encouraging young generation to participate. Some of the cotests are arranged for bodybuilding and weightlifting categories but the officially recognized Mr. India bodybuilding contest is conducted by IBBF India only. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, has given affiliation to IBBF, India, as the sole organizer of the Mr. India bodybuilding championship. It has also received recognition from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).
Mr India bodybuilding winners list 2025
The champion of champions in the 16th Senior National Bodybuilding Championship 2025 of IBBF India is C Rahul. He is from the Railway Sports Promotion Board and won the competition for the outstanding beauty and aesthetics physique in bodybuilding. He has competed from the state of Telangana, India. He won the contest in the 80 kg bodybuilding fitness category. Other finalists of the Mr. India bodybuilding championships are, respectively, as follows.
- Chitresh Natesan (85 kg bodybuilding category)
- R Karthikeswar (90 kg bodybuilding category)
- Sanidhya Bisht (Above 90 kg bodybuilding category)
- Shashank Paka (100 kg bodybuilding category)
Most of the finalists are hailing from Maharashtra, Hyderabad, and Uttarakhand. Many of them are international winners of bodybuilding competitions and possess gold medals. Mr. Raju Khan was also selected as one of the finalists, and a promising new face belongs to Delhi. Mr. Ishwar Sanidh was one of the youngest in the finals of the bodybuilding championship.
Eligibility criteria for Mr India Bodybuilding Championship
- A total of twelve participants from each state unit, union territory, or government sports board are considered in the championship, and only two bodybuilders in the same weight group category are allowed for each state/UT/Govt. Sports board.
- Rs. 1000 is the registration fee of each contestant, and a security deposit of Rs. 5000 must be given at the time of registration.
- The bodybuilding weight categories are 55 kg, 60 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 80 kg, 85 kg, 90 kg, and below 100 kg.
- The weigh-in is conducted by the IBBF India-appointed person only.
- The gold, silver, and bronze medals for each weight category are conferred to the eligible contestant.
Prizes for the winners
First, second, and third cash prizes were offered Rs.50000, Rs.30000, and Rs.20000, respectively, along with a trophy, certificate, and medal. The overall champion won the prize of Rs. 300,000 along with a trophy and certificate. The runner-up won Rs. 100,000 with a trophy and certificate. The best poser received a cash prize of Rs. 25000 along with a trophy and certificate.
FAQ
What is the Mr India bodybuilding championship?
It is a prestigious award given to the fittest bodybuilders for their excellent body physique.
How is the selection done?
The selection is done based on the physical symmetry, posing, and overall physical fitness and attractiveness.
Who was the champion in 2025?
The 16th Senior National Bodybuilding Championship 2025 contest of IBBF has been conferred to C. Rahul from Telangana.
