At the closing phase of the year, the Sher-e-Hindustan Iron Lifting, Yoga Dance and Bodybuilding Championship 2025 was successfully organized on Saturday, December 20, at the Lake Town Open Stage by Ashok Akhara – Ek Byayam Mandir. The day-long championship witnessed enthusiastic participation from competitors representing five Indian states.
The championship was officially recognized by the Body Craft and Iron Lifting Federation of India and the Arm Fighting Federation of India, with support from the Indian Iron Lifting Federation. More than a hundred athletes from West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Assam showcased their strength, discipline, and talent across multiple categories.
During the ceremony, world title holder Anirban Banerjee, along with Sourav Dey, Sukdeb Mondal, and Shrimanta Mondal, was felicitated with the prestigious Dronacharya Award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the sport. All participating athletes were honored with the Iron Man Award, presented by the distinguished guests present on the occasion.
Notable guests included Amal Kandar, Milan Ghosh, Partha Chand, journalist Gopal Debnath, Sukumar Das, Pritha Chand, Ratan Saha, Nandan Debnath, Shweta Dubey, and Gouranga Chakraborty.
In the team events, Falcon Fitness emerged as the Team Champion, while The Golden Beast secured the Runner-Up position. Sourav Das was declared the Highest Scorer, and Anirban Mal earned the title of Strong Man. The coveted Sher-e-Hindustan titles were jointly won by Sukdeb Mondal, Sourav Das, and Deb Kundu. In Arm Fighting, Udayan Dutta claimed the prestigious Champion of Champions title.
The smooth execution of the championship was ensured by the dedicated efforts of the official team members, including Amisha Raj, Anirban, Ayesha, Soujanya Dhar, Amar, Maheshwari, and Sheetal.
The entire event was efficiently directed by renowned Bollywood and Tollywood actor and bodybuilder Ashokraj, who also addressed the media. He stated that the organization successfully conducted 14 competitions throughout the year, spanning district, state, and national levels. He emphasized that the wholehearted support of the general public played a crucial role in making these year-long sporting initiatives a grand success.
