These women, through grit, determination, and an unwavering passion for fitness, have reshaped the image of femininity and strength in India. One of these trailblazers is Hyderabad-based Syed Asifa. She represented India at the 15th World Body Building & Physique Sports Championship (WBPF) 2024 in Maldives, where more than 500 athletes from around the world showcased their athletic prowess.
Talking about the selection process, she says, "The Indian Body Builders Federation (IBBF) had organised the selection trials from May 11-12, 2024 at J T Pac, Ernakulam in Kochi. I was selected to represent Team India in the under 55 kg category. I am the first woman from the entire Telangana and AP regions to get selected for this world championship. Previously, I competed and won various championships, including competitions by Telangana Amateur Body Builders and Fitness Association, Hyderabad, where I won first position, South India Body Building Association, where I won the overall title - IBBF, and IBBF Sai Baba Senior National Men and Women Championship - national fourth place."
This story is from the January 04, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Hyderabad.
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