Nepali bodybuilder Bhatta becomes ‘Champion of Champions’ in Australia

Nepali bodybuilder Bhatta becomes ‘Champion of Champions’ in Australia
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By KAMAL RAJ BHATTA
Published: October 20, 2019 11:38 PM

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Prem Raj Bhatta, a Nepali bodybuilder has bagged the title of ‘Champion of Champions’ in an international bodybuilding competition held in Australia on Sunday.

Bhatta has clinched the title of male physics category in New South Wales, Australia Title 2019 World Body Building Contest. With this win, he will represent New South Wales in the national games of Australia. He participated from Nepali Club Fitness Nepal, Shapes 2 (Kathmandu) in that provincial game.

Contesting in Beginner and Short Height (172 cm) under male physics, he won a gold medal in both the events. After that, he again won gold in the completion held among the players who had made it to the next round. To be named the champion among the champions, he defeated 150 players.

“I feel immensely proud to represent the country and glorify its name,” Bhatta who is from Kanchanpur said adding, “This has inspired me to work harder.”

Earlier, another Nepali bodybuilding Maheshwar Maharjan had grabbed the gold medal in 10th World Body Building and Physique Sports Championship.

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