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Bodybuilding championship at RBU

PUNJAB NEWS EXPRESS | September 09, 2024 04:50 PM

MOHALI: Rayat Bahra University played host to Senior and Junior Open Punjab Classic and Mr Tricity Bodybuilding Championship 2024 organised by Punjab Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association and it evinced tremendous response from the participants.

Students and staff members of the University cheered the bodybuilders as they displayed their physique.

Satish was adjudged Senior Overall Mr Punjab Champion while Kaif bagged the Junior Mr. Punjab title.

Gurvinder Singh Bahra, Chancellor of the University, speaking on the occasion said bodybuilding is the best sport when it comes to making your body proportionally shaped and fit. But this physical activity isn’t only about building your body or making your body fit. It has various benefits for mental health as well.

Dr Parvinder Singh, Vice-Chancellor, said bodybuilding and strength training can boost your mind, improve your self-confidence and self-esteem, thereby improving your mental health. Going to the gym is a great way to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.

Director of Sports Dr Mahesh Jaitly said body is certainly not an easy process, and you must maintain the desire and hard work to succeed and set yourself small, attainable targets to remain on track.

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