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Junaid Kaliwala Makes History, Becomes The First Indian Physique Athlete To Become An IFBB Pro


The Amateur Olympia India 2017 was complete mess. As soon as the show ended, the internet was flooded with athletes crying foul play. Though this is nothing new in the field of Bodybuilding, that level of corruption wasn't expected at an event like the Mr. Olympia Amateur. Another shocker that shook the scene was when Junaid Kaliwala, one of the most prolific Indian physique athletes didn't even make it to the top 10. Keeping true to his stoic sportsman spirit, he worked harder and represented India in the recent NPC shows in the USA.  History was created when his recent overall title win at the NPC New York Grand Prix earned him a pro-card.

What Exactly Is the NPC?

The NPC is a premier amateur physique organization formed in the year 1982. In order to get a pro card and to graduate to the professional leagues, all the athletes first have to qualify the NPC championships. All the top athletes in bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini and physique categories start their careers on the prestigious stage of the NPC.

Junaid Kaliwala Becomes First Indian IFBB Pro© Facebook/Junaid Kaliwala

Junaid's Journey from 28th October 2013 – 28th October 2017

Junaid bagged his first overall title at the Sheru Classic on 28th October 2013.  Since then, he has competed at various nationals and internationals shows, representing India in the men's physique category. He was also the first Indian men's physique athlete to represent India at the Arnold Classic, Ohio, USA, in March 2014.

His Best Wins Till Date:

· NPC NY Grand Prix 1st Place + Overall Winner (2017)

· NPC East Coast 1st Place (2017)

· NPC Metropolitan Championship 1st Place (2016)

· NPC Easter USA 1st Place (2016)

· NPC East Coast 1st Place (2016)

Junaid Kaliwala Becomes First Indian IFBB Pro© junaidkaliwala

Now, after giving his blood and guts to the sport, 4 years later, on the 28th of October 2017, Junaid has been now bestowed with a Pro Status by the International Federation Of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB).

A Little About the IFBB

The IFBB is the federation that regulates the world's biggest bodybuilding championship; Mr. Olympia and a few others world-class shows across the globe. The pro card will now allow Junaid to represent India at the world's biggest bodybuilding championships (in Men's Physique category) around the world. We at MensXP wish him all the luck in the future! You can follow Junaid's journey on his Instagram account.

Rachit Dua is an advanced K11 certified fitness coach for general and special population (people with medical issues, old age people, pregnant women, and children) and a certified sports nutritionist. You can get in touch with him facebook and Instagram.

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