Bangladesh Hosts First Ever Women's Bodybuilding Championship

Dhaka, January 1, 2020:

Bangladesh hosted the first three-day women's bodybuilding championship in Dhaka starting on Sunday, the first of its kind in the country. As many as 29 contestants participated in the championship, and 19-year-old student Awhona Rahman won the Championship.

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Although skimpy bikini is the usual outfit at international bodybuilding contests, the contestants were seen wearing tight leggings and body-hugging outfits to prevent any controversy in the Muslim-majority nation.

Reportedly, Bangladesh Bodybuilding Federation general secretary Nazrul Islam informed that they have received a huge response to the landmark women's competition which aimed to encourage health and fitness. He also mentioned that proper measures were taken about the dress code to maintain the religious and social culture of the country.

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He also predicted that the competition will help create job opportunities for women in the growing number of gymnasiums in Bangladesh.

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