Resounding Success at the Mister Universe Championship in Pattaya, Thailand
Pattaya, Thailand — The prestigious Mister Universe Championship concluded with great success in Pattaya, Thailand, bringing together athletes and officials from more than 30 countries for an outstanding international celebration of fitness and bodybuilding.
Hosted at the impressive The Cliff Hotel Pattaya, the championship provided a memorable experience for athletes, officials, and spectators, once again highlighting the international growth and strength of fitness and bodybuilding.
President Santonja Attends the Championship
IFBB President Dr. Rafael Santonja attended the event, where he maintained an intense schedule of meetings with representatives and officials from different countries. He also followed the competition and actively participated in the presentation of awards and distinctions to the athletes.
His presence underlined the importance of the championship within the international IFBB calendar and provided an opportunity to strengthen relations with representatives from the Asian bodybuilding and fitness community.
Outstanding Organization in Thailand
The success of the championship was made possible thanks to the excellent work of the Thailand Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Association, led by its President, Mr. Chankiti Santi, together with promoter Mr. Amir Ahmadi, a prominent IFBB international official and member of the President’s Office team.
Their combined efforts contributed to the successful organization of an event that attracted athletes and officials from more than 30 countries, further strengthening Thailand’s position as an important destination for international bodybuilding and fitness competitions.
Championship Winners
The following athletes claimed victory in their respective categories:
Women’s Bodyfitness Open
🥇 75 – Mitchelle Van De Voorde
Women’s Wellness Open
🥇 118 – Martina Gromova
Women’s Fit Model Open
🥇 39 – Angelina Priadchenko
Men’s Fit Model Open
🥇 45 – Ravindu Kavinda
Overall Winners
The overall titles were awarded to:
Women’s Bikini Overall
🥇 132 – Yuki Iwasaki
Men’s Physique Overall
🥇 96 – Shigemitsu Shirai
Men’s Classic Bodybuilding Overall
🥇 64 – Kazunori Mochida
Looking Ahead to the Asian Championship
The success of the Mister Universe Championship in Pattaya also sets the stage for another major international event in Thailand. The country will host the Asian Championship in November this year, bringing together athletes from across the continent and beyond.
The outstanding organization and international participation achieved in Pattaya provide strong momentum for what promises to be another important event on the IFBB calendar in Thailand.
