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IFBB MR. UNIVERSE CHINESE TAIPEI 2025

í THE EVENT held in the city of Taipei
(Chinese Taipei) was exceptionally well
organized by the federation of this Asian country,
with great attention to detail, smooth coordination
among its members, and an impressive
participation of nearly twenty countries.
The following athletes were crowned as
Overall winners in their respective categories
at the IFBB Mr. Universe Chinese Taipei 2025,
celebrated from July 26 to 27 in Chinese Taipei:

• In Men’s Fit Model Overall, first place went to
Ming-I Liu of Chinese Taipei, in a category that
is rapidly expanding across the Far East.
• The winner of the women’s division, Women’s
Fit Model Overall, was Hsin-Yu Kuo, also
representing Chinese Taipei.
• The Men’s Classic Physique Overall title went
to Kensuke Kawanaka from Japan, whose
harmonious physique, aesthetic lines, and
powerful stage presence earned him victory
over nearly 30 athletes. COMPLETE PHOTO
• In the Master categories, the Master Women’s GALLERY
Bikini Overall award went to Yin Shan Yau
from Hong Kong, China, with a well-balanced
and impressive physique.

Meanwhile, the Master Men’s Bodybuilding
Overall champion was Yuen Chi Hang, also from
Hong Kong, China, who displayed a strong,
muscularly defined physique. In the most popular
division, Men’s Physique Overall, the champion
was Guo-Jun Hong from Chinese Taipei, with
clean lines, ease in posing, and excellent muscle
tone. Hsin-Yu Kuo, from Chinese Taipei, secured
her second Overall title by winning Women’s Bikini
Overall, in addition to the Master title mentioned
earlier.
Finally, the most prestigious title, Men’s
Bodybuilding Overall, went to Alexis Cortez,
representing Mexico. With a balanced physique,
solid muscle mass, proper proportions, and
remarkable definition, he set a great example
of bodybuilding ideals at just 70 kilos, standing
out even among competitors of heavier weight Yuen Chi Hang
categories. Guo-Jun Hong MASTER MEN’S
MEN’S PHYSIQUE OVERALL BODYBUILDING OVERALL

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