The Ganjam Amateur Body Building Association in association with the Odisha Body Building Association (OBBA) launched the 15th All Odisha Body Building Contest here days on Saturday.
A total of 147 bodybuilders (from 55 kgs to 100+ kgs) from 30 districts are participating in the contest sponsored by the Rajesh Bodyline Gym Power House. A total of 27 referees are managing events.
MlA RC Chyaupatnaik, BDA Chairman Subash Moharana and Kukudakhandi Chairman Kamakshya Prasad Rao graced as guests.
Among others, OBBA president Er Chittaranjan Swain, secretary Prasanna Mahasuar, joint secretary Prafulla Chandra Guru, treasurer Tarun Chatterjee and vice-president Biswambar Bahidar were present. Similarly, district association secretary and internationally-acclaimed body builder S Rajesh Babu Achari coordinated the programme.