PESHAWAR: The 11th APS Martyrs Bodybuilding Championship, along with Mr. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Junior Mr. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Peshawar and Junior Mr. Peshawar bodybuilding competitions, concluded successfully at Nishtar Hall, Peshawar.
DSP Usman Khan graced the closing ceremony as chief guest and distributed medals, trophies and awards among players who secured top positions.
In the main titles, Muhammad Hussain claimed the prestigious Mr. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa title, while Daniyal Khan secured the Junior Mr. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa crown. Alam Khan won the Mr. Peshawar title, whereas Aziz Kamran emerged victorious in Junior Mr. Peshawar. In the Physique category, Zeeshan Khan won Mr. Physique Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while Salman Khan claimed the Junior Physique Khyber Pakhtunkhwa title.
The event was attended by prominent officials including Provincial Bodybuilding Association President Ejaz Ahmed (Mr. South Asia and Mr. World Bronze Medalist), Secretary Muhammad Ismail, Information Secretary Haroon Khan, President Peshawar Division Association Taj Muhammad Sameer, and other dignitaries.
Organized under the auspices of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bodybuilding Association, the championship witnessed participation of over 140 athletes from across the province, competing in various weight categories and showcasing remarkable strength and discipline.
In the 55kg category, Awais Khan won gold, Adnan of Charsadda claimed silver, and Suleman of Peshawar secured bronze.
In 60kg, Aziz Kamran (Peshawar) bagged gold, Roman (Peshawar) silver, and Jamal (Nowshera) bronze.
In 65kg, Noman (Peshawar) clinched gold, Ramzan (Peshawar) silver, and Talha (Bannu) bronze.
In 70kg, Hammad Ali (Peshawar) secured gold, Salman (Mardan) silver, and Imad (Dir) bronze.
In 75kg, Umair (Nowshera) won gold, Samiullah (Peshawar) silver, and Asad (Dir) bronze.
In the 80kg and above category, Muhammad Hussain (Malakand) claimed gold, Daniyal (Peshawar) silver, and Asif (D.I. Khan) bronze.
In the APS Martyrs Physique Competition, Bilal (Peshawar) won gold, Kashif (Hazara) silver, and Jawad (Mardan) bronze.
Addressing the ceremony, DSP Usman Khan congratulated the organizing body on the successful event, stating that such competitions play a vital role in promoting sports culture in Peshawar and keeping youth away from social evils like drug abuse, while steering them towards healthy and positive activities.
