Gangtok: Karan Rai, a determined and rising bodybuilder from Gangtok, Sikkim, has brought glory to his home state by securing three top finishes at the prestigious ICN Men’s Bodybuilding Championship held recently in Bangalore. His stellar performance on the national stage has earned admiration from the bodybuilding community and fitness enthusiasts across the region.
Competing in three distinct categories, Karan clinched a bronze medal in the fiercely contested Men’s Bodybuilding Novice division, showcasing not only his physical prowess but also the rigorous training and discipline required at the elite level. He further demonstrated his adaptability by finishing 4th in the Men’s Physique Novice category and 6th in Men’s Classic Physique Novice, underscoring his well-rounded talent across bodybuilding formats.
Organised by the International Competitors Network (ICN), the championship is a respected platform that champions drug-free, natural bodybuilding. All participants undergo stringent doping controls to ensure integrity and fairness in competition. Karan’s participation and success in such a regulated environment reflects his unwavering commitment to clean sport and the ethics of natural bodybuilding.
His achievement has inspired many aspiring athletes in Sikkim and beyond, cementing his status as one of the most promising young bodybuilders from the Northeast.