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Hillang Yajik (Photo @KirenRijiju on X)

Hillang Yajik from Arunachal Pradesh achieved a historic milestone at the fifteenth South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Thimphu, Bhutan. She secured a gold medal within the Women’s Model Physique (as much as 155 cm) class and a silver medal in one other class.Yajik’s excellent efficiency made her the primary lady athlete from Arunachal Pradesh to win gold in physique sports at a world match. The championship was held from June 11 to fifteen in Thimphu.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Arunachal Pradesh Chief MinisterPema Khandu acknowledged her exceptional achievement.“Big applause to Ms. Hillang Yajik for her phenomenal feat at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Thimphu, Bhutan! With 1 Gold and 1 Silver medal, she becomes the first-ever woman from our state to clinch an international Gold in physique sports — a trailblazer in every sense! Your dedication, discipline, and determination have carved a proud chapter for Arunachal and the nation. More power to you, Hillang.”Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju additionally celebrated her success.“I’m delighted as India’s Miss Hillang Yajik wins 1 Gold and 1 Silver Medal at 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2025 at Thimphu in Bhutan. Hillang Yajik is from Arunachal Pradesh, who has created a history. Hearty Congratulations to Hillang Yajik!”

Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu joined in congratulating the athlete.“Congratulations to Hillang Yajik from Arunachal Pradesh for making India proud! Her stellar performance and dedication towards fitness has won her 1 Gold & 1 Silver medal at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships 2024 in Thimphu, Bhutan! Great to see Indian women establishing themselves at international level for bodybuilding and fitness.”