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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Gold for India! Hillang Yajik shines at South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships; internet goes crazy
Hillang Yajik (Photo @KirenRijiju on X) Hillang Yajik from Arunachal Pradesh achieved a historic milestone at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Thimphu, Bhutan. She secured a gold medal in the Women's Model Physique (up to 155 cm) category and a silver medal in another category. Yajik's outstanding performance made her the first woman athlete from Arunachal Pradesh to win gold in physique sports at an international tournament. The championship was held from June 11 to 15 in Thimphu. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu acknowledged her remarkable achievement. "Big applause to Ms. Hillang Yajik for her phenomenal feat at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Thimphu, Bhutan! With 1 Gold and 1 Silver medal, she becomes the first-ever woman from our state to clinch an international Gold in physique sports -- a trailblazer in every sense! Your dedication, discipline, and determination have carved a proud chapter for Arunachal and the nation. More power to you, Hillang." Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju also celebrated her success. "I'm delighted as India's Miss Hillang Yajik wins 1 Gold and 1 Silver Medal at 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2025 at Thimphu in Bhutan. Hillang Yajik is from Arunachal Pradesh, who has created a history. Hearty Congratulations to Hillang Yajik!" 'Cricketers Aren't Cattle... ': Harish Thawani on the IPL and Business of Indian Cricket Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu joined in congratulating the athlete. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Everybody Is Switching To This Enterprise Accounting Software [Take a Look] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo "Congratulations to Hillang Yajik from Arunachal Pradesh for making India proud! Her stellar performance and dedication towards fitness has won her 1 Gold & 1 Silver medal at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2024 in Thimphu, Bhutan! Great to see Indian women establishing themselves at international level for bodybuilding and fitness."
NDTV
21 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Hillang Yajik Scripts History With Gold At South Asian Bodybuilding Championship
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu lavished praise on Hillang Yajik, who made history by clinching gold and silver at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Thimphu, Bhutan. Yajik, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, clinched a gold medal in the Women's Model Physique (up to 155 cm) category and a silver medal in another category. Following her splendid performance at the event, Yajik became the first woman athlete from Arunachal Pradesh to win gold in physique sports at an international tournament. Khandu hailed Yajik for her dazzling performance at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Thimphu, held from June 11 to 15. "Big applause to Ms. Hillang Yajik for her phenomenal feat at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Thimphu, Bhutan! With 1 Gold and 1 Silver medal, she becomes the first-ever woman from our state to clinch an international Gold in physique sports -- a trailblazer in every sense! Your dedication, discipline, and determination have carved a proud chapter for Arunachal and the nation. More power to you, Hillang," Khandu wrote on X. Big applause to Ms. Hillang Yajik for her phenomenal feat at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Thimphu, Bhutan! With 1 Gold and 1 Silver medal, she becomes the first-ever woman from our state to clinch an international Gold in physique... — Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP) June 15, 2025 Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju congratulated Yajik for her record-shattering performance and wrote n X, "I'm delighted as India's Miss Hillang Yajik wins 1 Gold and 1 Silver Medal at 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2025 at Thimphu in Bhutan. Hillang Yajik is from Arunachal Pradesh, who has created a history. Hearty Congratulations to Hillang Yajik!" I'm delighted as India's Miss Hillang Yajik wins 1 Gold and 1 Silver Medal at 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2025 at Thimphu in Bhutan. Hillang Yajik is from Arunachal Pradesh, who has created a history. Hearty Congratulations to Hillang Yajik! — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 15, 2025 Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu extended wishes to Yajik and wrote on X, "Congratulations to Hillang Yajik from Arunachal Pradesh for making India proud! Her stellar performance and dedication towards fitness has won her 1 Gold & 1 Silver medal at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2024 in Thimphu, Bhutan! Great to see Indian women establishing themselves at international level for bodybuilding and fitness." Congratulations to Hillang Yajik from Arunachal Pradesh for making India proud! Her stellar performance and dedication towards fitness has won her 1 Gold & 1 Silver medal at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2024 in Thimphu, Bhutan! Great to see... — Satnam Singh Sandhu (@satnamsandhuchd) June 15, 2025 (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
India Gazette
a day ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
"Trailblazer": Arunachal Pradesh CM showers praise on Hillang Yajik for historic performance at South Asian Bodybuilding Championships
New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu lavished praise on Hillang Yajik, who made history by clinching gold and silver at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Thimphu, Bhutan. Yajik, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, clinched a gold medal in the Women's Model Physique (up to 155 cm) category and a silver medal in another category. Following her splendid performance at the event, Yajik became the first woman athlete from Arunachal Pradesh to win gold in physique sports at an international tournament. Khandu hailed Yajik for her dazzling performance at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Thimphu, held from June 11 to 15. 'Big applause to Ms. Hillang Yajik for her phenomenal feat at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Thimphu, Bhutan! With 1 Gold and 1 Silver medal, she becomes the first-ever woman from our state to clinch an international Gold in physique sports -- a trailblazer in every sense! Your dedication, discipline, and determination have carved a proud chapter for Arunachal and the nation. More power to you, Hillang,' Khandu wrote on X. Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju congratulated Yajik for her record-shattering performance and wrote n X, 'I'm delighted as India's Miss Hillang Yajik wins 1 Gold and 1 Silver Medal at 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2025 at Thimphu in Bhutan. Hillang Yajik is from Arunachal Pradesh, who has created a history. Hearty Congratulations to Hillang Yajik!' Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu extended wishes to Yajik and wrote on X, 'Congratulations to Hillang Yajik from Arunachal Pradesh for making India proud! Her stellar performance and dedication towards fitness has won her 1 Gold & 1 Silver medal at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2024 in Thimphu, Bhutan! Great to see Indian women establishing themselves at international level for bodybuilding and fitness.' (ANI)
India Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Arunachal's Hillang Yajik makes history with gold at South Asian Bodybuilding Championship
Arunachal's Hillang Yajik makes history. (Photo: India Today) Hillang Yajik wins two medals at South Asian Bodybuilding 2025 She is the first female physique athlete from Arunachal Pradesh to win Gold internationally ABA President Nabam Tuna praises Yajik's global representation Hillang Yajik from Arunachal Pradesh has created history by clinching 1 gold and 1 silver medal for India at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025, held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from June 11 to 15. With this remarkable feat, Yajik becomes the first female physique sports athlete from Arunachal Pradesh to win a Gold medal at the international level, marking a proud moment for the state and the country. In a statement, Arunachal Bodybuilding Association (ABA) President Nabam Tuna praised Yajik's achievement, calling it "notable not only for her individual success but also for representing India on a global platform." The championship, hosted by the Bhutan Bodybuilding Association, witnessed participation from several South Asian nations and was sanctioned by the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation (WBPF) and the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation (ABPF). Yajik's success is expected to inspire a new generation of athletes from the Northeast to pursue excellence in physique sports. Hillang Yajik from Arunachal Pradesh has created history by clinching 1 gold and 1 silver medal for India at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025, held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from June 11 to 15. With this remarkable feat, Yajik becomes the first female physique sports athlete from Arunachal Pradesh to win a Gold medal at the international level, marking a proud moment for the state and the country. In a statement, Arunachal Bodybuilding Association (ABA) President Nabam Tuna praised Yajik's achievement, calling it "notable not only for her individual success but also for representing India on a global platform." The championship, hosted by the Bhutan Bodybuilding Association, witnessed participation from several South Asian nations and was sanctioned by the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation (WBPF) and the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation (ABPF). Yajik's success is expected to inspire a new generation of athletes from the Northeast to pursue excellence in physique sports. Join our WhatsApp Channel
