Goan Bodybuilding & Fitness Athletes Make History with 7 Medals at IBBFF Nationals

Team Goa made history at the 65th IBBFF National Bodybuilding & Fitness Championship 2025, held in Shirdi, Maharashtra, from March 24 to 27, by clinching 7 medals with just 10 participants — a first in the state’s sporting history.

The prestigious three-day championship, recognised by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB), Madrid – Spain, and conducted under the aegis of the Indian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (IBBFF) – Maharashtra, witnessed exceptional talent from across the country. Goa, though a small team, made a big impact under the banner of the Bodybuilding and Fitness Association of Goa (BFAG).

Team Goa – Participants:

Ms. Anshwi Badiger

Mr. Priyanshu Chari

Mr. Manjit Salgaonkar

Mr. Akheel Kavlekar

Mr. Dattaraj Naik

Mr. Vijayjoel Gonsalves

Mr. Tejas Shetgaonkar

Mr. Abhay Gaonkar

Mr. Dhondu Dessai

Mr. Saju Gaud

Medal Winners:

Ms. Anshwi Badiger – Silver Medal in Women’s Body Fitness, and 4th Place Medal in Women’s Physique Category.

Mr. Abhay Gaonkar – Silver Medal in Senior Men’s Classic Physique Category.

Mr. Manjit Salgaonkar – 4th Place Medal in Senior Men’s Bodybuilding up to 55 Kgs Category.

Mr. Vijayjoel Gonsalves – 4th Place Medal in Senior Men’s Bodybuilding up to 80 Kgs Category.

Mr. Tejas Shetgaonkar – 6th Place Medal in Senior Men’s Bodybuilding up to 85 Kgs Category.

Mr. Dattaraj Naik – 6th Place Medal in Masters 40 to 50 Years Category

This exceptional performance of 7 medals from 10 athletes underlines Goa’s rising presence in the national fitness scene and is a testament to the commitment, discipline, and rigorous training of the athletes.

Team Leadership & Support:
Team Leader: Mr. Vishnu Uskaiker, General Secretary, BFAG
Organising Secretaries: Gauresh Gawas and Ritu Uskaiker
Official Delegates: Mrs. Deepa Verma and Lino Travasso
Coach: Mr. Vidhyesh Kavlekar