Hillang Yajik from Arunachal to participate in Int'l bodybuilding event
Itanagar: Hillang Yajik, hailing from Arunachal Pradesh’s Kurung Kumey district, has been selected to represent India in two esteemed international bodybuilding competitions: the 56th Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship, 2024, and the 15th WBPF World Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship, 2024.
The selection process, conducted under the auspices of the Indian Body Builders Federation in collaboration with the Bodybuilding Association of Kerala, took place in Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala, on May 11 and 12. Yajik’s remarkable performance during the selection trials earned her the opportunity to showcase her prowess on the international stage.
According to a report from the Arunachal Times, Yajik will vie for top honors in the women’s model physique and swimsuit women physique events.
The Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship is slated to take place in Batam, Indonesia, from August 6 to 12, while the WBPF World Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship is scheduled for November 5 to 11 in Maldives.
Yajik’s journey to international recognition gained momentum following her commendable performance in the 13th Federation Cup, where she clinched a silver medal in the women’s sports physique category.
Arunachal Bodybuilding Association’s acting general secretary, Yanu Kipa, expressed optimism regarding Yajik’s prospects in the upcoming championships, highlighting her talent and commitment to the sport.
