GANGTOK, August 21, 2025: The Sikkim State Bodybuilding Association (SSBBA) is set to host the 24th Mr. Sikkim & 7th Open Men’s and Women’s Physique Championship 2025 on August 23 at Manan Kendra, Gangtok. The event holds special significance as it coincides with the SSBBA’s silver jubilee and the celebration of 50 years of Sikkim’s statehood.
Categories and Competitions
The championship will feature multiple categories, including:
• Mr. Sikkim
• Men’s Physique
• Women’s Physique
• Open Denim Jeans
• Sports Model
Biggest Prize Pool in Northeast
In what is being described as the largest prize pool in Northeast India’s bodybuilding history, winners will take home rewards worth ₹20–25 lakh.
• The overall Mr. Sikkim champion will receive a Royal Enfield Classic 350 motorcycle and a gold chain.
• Winners of the Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique categories will be awarded a Royal Enfield bike and a scooty, respectively, along with gold chains and cash prizes.
Promoting a Drug-Free Lifestyle
Beyond the competition, the event carries a strong social message aligned with Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang’s vision of a “Nasha Mukt Sikkim” (Drug-Free Sikkim). The SSBBA has pledged to donate free gym equipment to three rehabilitation centers in the state, encouraging fitness and recovery among youth.
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Strong Community Support
The championship is being supported by prominent leaders, including Shri Lakpa Moktan, All Sikkim Youth President, and Shri Phurba Rinzing Sherpa, Health Chairman, along with several business leaders. All have extended their backing to the cause of youth empowerment and anti-drug awareness.
Organizers expect a strong turnout of athletes and spectators, making this year’s championship both a sporting spectacle and a community-driven initiative to inspire the youth of Sikkim.
