Hyderabad Body Builder Mohtesham Khan wins Bronze at Musclemania world championship
by Mohammed Siddique
November 23, 2008
From Mohammed Siddique in Hyderabad
November 23, 2008
Mir Mohtesham Ali Khan, the acclaimed body builder from Hyderabad, has brought the rare honor to the country by winning Bronze medal at the Musclemania World Tour competition, the highly respected world bodybuilding championship in Las Vegas, California.
33 year old Mohtesham Ali Khan won the bronze in the heavy weight category of the world championship held at the Grand Hall of Golden Nugget Hotel in Las Vegas on Saturday. 6.2 ft tall Khan, who made it to top ten and then to top five on the first day of the competition gave impressive performance in the finals. The professional body builders from China and Columbia won the gold and the bronze medals.
Mohtesham, who before leaving Hyderabad last week had vowed to bring laurels to the country in the field where Indians do not have much to celebrate till now, said, “I had hoped and worked hard to leave my mark. Even then this victory is much more than what I had dreamt. Achieving something at this level of international competition is not easy”, he said over phone for Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mohtesham was however not the only bright spot for India. Prakash, another of the 8 Indians participating in the event, won gold medal in the light weight category. There were five categories in which 400 body builders from 26 countries participated in the Musclemania world championship, the leader in natural body building events in the world.
As the news of the victory of Mohtesham Ali Khan, spread, hundreds of his supporters and well wishers gathered at his residence in Hussaini Alam area of old Hyderabad and celebrated the victory. Youth took out a procession with Mohtesham’s daughters Tahera and Humaira carrying the national flag on the back of camel.
Mohtesham’s father Mir Abul Mani Khan was so moved by the good news from Las Vegas that he could not hold back his tears. “We prayed for him throughout the night as he was participating in the contest”, he said. “It is a great joy for all of us as he has brought name and honor to the country”, he said.
Mohtesham Ali Khan is the first body builder from Andhra Pradesh to compete in the world bodybuilding championship.
Mohtesham, who works in the railways and has won several medals at the national level, said that he was thankful to God and the people who supported him. “I am very happy and I dedicate this victory to my country, my people. My wish of doing country proud is fulfilled”, he said.
Mohtesham Ali Khan was the captain of 14 member Indian team, which participated in the Musclemania championship. This was again a rare honor bestowed upon a body builder from Hyderabad.
In a rare honor, a body builder from Hyderabad is leading the 14 member Indian team at the World Body Building Championship at Las Vegas in USA starting from today. Mir Mohtesham Ali Khan, winner of several titles in the country will be contesting for the Mr. World title in the heavy weight category of 90 kg plus.
Before leaving for the US, Mohtashem had told the reporters in Hyderabad that he was going with the hope and confidence of brining laurels to the country. “The record of Indian contestants at the international body building contest has not been too impressive in the past. I hope to improve it and bring laurels to our country”, he said.
Premchand Degra was the only Indian to win the Mr. Universe title in 1988. Manohar Aitch and Mantosh Roy were the other winner of different tiles but Indians drew blank during the last two decades. 30 year old Mohtesham said that he will try his best to put an end to the drought.
33 year old Mohtesham, who exercises for four and a half hour every day and whose diet costs him Rs 1200 per day, rued that the body building does not get as much encouragement and patronage in India as in the other countries including the USA. “it is a good sports which encourages the youth to stay healthy and fit. It should be encourage and mad a passion for the youth”, he said.
6.2 feet tall Mohtesham’s diet include one kg chicken, 30 boiled eggs, 12 oranges, 250 gram oatmeal, and other fruits and vitamin powder. He said that he was strongly averse to the use of any steroids and never used them in his life.
The long list of Mohtesham’s achievements includes winning the bronze at the Mr. India competition. He is also the thrice winner of Mr South India title, 8 time winner of Mr. South Central Railways, nine time winner of Mr AP and 8 time winner of Mr. Hyderabad.
For Mohtesham, another dream remains yet to be fulfilled.
“Arnold Schwarzenegger is my role model and I am looking forward to meet him"., he said.
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Rating: No RatingAsalam walaikum bhai app bronze medal mar isliye mubarak hi. Insha allaha Mr.Univers bhi kamiyabh hogy.
Rating: No RatingAsalam walaikum bhai app bronze medal mary hum khusy huoi aur insha allaha Mr.Univers bhi jethy gey.
Rating: No Ratingcongratulations mohtasham bhai for making history for our india.befror 2 days back when u wer livng for the compatesion of maselmania i met u in body building compation organised by bhagy nagar associatio. u shake hand wit me then i said u that one day i will be like u.
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Mabroooook mamu !!!! Its a great achievement for our country n it shud b recognised all over. i cannot describe in words how much v wer happy 2 hear dat he won silver medal in da championship . Allah has bestowed him wit such good qualities vic can b rarely seen in a single person , he's islamic , hardworking , dedicated , simple , down 2 earth.................... may Allah bless him wit all the bounties of dis world n hereafter.
Rating: No Ratingsalaam walakum mubarak This is the Great achivement by Mohtasham Bhai Second place in MR WORLD competition I PRAY for ALLAH INSHALLAH next time FRIST place ameen ameen from sikander dammam saudia arabia
Rating: No Ratingsalaam walakum mubarak This is the Great achivement by Mohtasham Bhai Second place in MR WORLD competition I PRAY for ALLAH INSHALLAH next time FRIST place ameen ameen from sikander dammam saudia arabia
Rating: No RatingGreat Brother... You have brought a great name and fame to Hyderabad & INDIA, we are proud of you. Regards Shailesh
Rating: No Ratingassalam alaikum mubarak bhai aap pehle bodybuilder hai jis ne ye history create ki hai sare india ke musalmano ko aap par naaz hai from, khaled, aslam , salman
Rating: No RatingMashallah, All praise goes to Allah its a pride for me and India to see you in Second place in MR WORLD competition, I personally recommend that Indian Government should encourage him for furthur championships and sponsor him throughout his way to MR Universe,Inshallah if ALLah wills He can bring the tilte of MR Universe to India.He knows me I use to get training from him in India and i do respect him as my elder brother ,Massalaam
Rating: No RatingBeside gentle men sport like cricket premium sports like wrestling,boxing,karate,body building,athletics should be encouraged which will make the strenous body for young generation
Rating: No RatingYaaba ki baat kisi mein bhi nahi aati ji bhai ... mashallah mohtesham bhai you have made the nation proud and hyderabadis even prouder inshallah you will bring more laurels to the country ameen!!
Rating: No RatingThis is the Great achivement by Mohtasham Bhai, Alhamdulillah previously also in same manner he gave MARVELLOUS performances , may ALLAH give you the best in both the Worlds.
Rating: No Ratingi hope that you visit other gyms and tell the youth some thing about how to keep u r self fit and healthy
Rating: No Ratinggood going mohtesham i hope that you keep going on and on
Rating: No RatingGreat achievement.... I know how difficult it is to build body at that level naturally. Please keep going and you will be noticed by everybody in India some day. you people are kind of inspirations for us.
Rating: No RatingAssalam Alaikum, Wish you good luck-may Allah keep you healthy and fullfill your dreams. My Father Mohammed Zahooruddin and Khan Uncle (Mohtesham's dad )are good friends and during my school days I was a frequesnt visitor to his residence specially to take telugu lessons with his tuition teacher. Iam delighted with this news -like every other person in the AP or India would like to join their names with his fame Iam honoured to do the same. Congratulations. Sami
Rating: No RatingMASHA ALLAH mere bhai ALLAH aap ko aur aaagey badhaaaye.............
Rating: No RatingMashallah Mohtesham bhai, Its a great news... The hardwork and efforts have paid off... Inshallah u will achieve many more things
Rating: No RatingU R THE PRIDE OF INDIA AND SHINE OF HYDERABAD
Rating: No RatingGreat Achievement, Keep it up. It is a big Honour to India....
Rating: No RatingMr. Mir Mohtesham Ali Khan is not only a great body builder but also a great man he treats every one like his brother and never miss salah (namaz)he is very humble and honest i have never seen such personalty in my whole life ( I wish him best of luck for his whole life) Regards, Ayoob Khan
Rating: No RatingMashallah Mohtesham bhai u have created the history May allah give you more and more success in life, You are the best
Rating: No RatingI know mohthesham bhai last 10 year. he has awosame body im also student of mohtsham bhai.
Rating: No RatingBro ur really awesome ;)
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