Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Arunachal's Hillang Yajik Wins Gold, Silver at South Asian Bodybuilding
Hillang Yajik, from Arunachal Pradesh, achieved a major victory at the South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships in Bhutan.
She won a gold medal in the Women's Model Physique category and a silver medal in another event.
This win makes her the first woman from her state to win a gold medal in physique sports at an international level.
The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh and a Union Minister both praised her achievement, highlighting her dedication and the pride she brought to her state and the nation.
Hillang Yajik of Arunachal Pradesh won gold and silver medals at the South Asian Bodybuilding Championships.
Yajik secured a gold medal in the Women's Model Physique (up to 155 cm) category.
The championships took place in Thimphu, Bhutan.
She is the first woman from Arunachal Pradesh to win gold in physique sports internationally.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju congratulated Yajik.
- Who
- Hillang Yajik, a bodybuilder from Arunachal Pradesh.
- What
- Hillang Yajik won gold and silver medals in the South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships.
- When
- The championships took place from June 11 to 15, 2025.
- Where
- Thimphu, Bhutan.
- Why
- Yajik's victory is a significant achievement for her and her state, as recognized by Indian officials.
- Athlete
- Hillang Yajik
- Origin
- Arunachal Pradesh, India
- Event
- South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships
- Location
- Thimphu, Bhutan
- Gold Medal Category
- Women's Model Physique (up to 155 cm)
- Medals Won
- 1 Gold, 1 Silver