Meghalaya’s Atlanta D Shira Wins Two Gold Medals at NPC Tripura Championship 2025

Agartala: Bringing pride to Meghalaya, 28-year-old bodybuilder Atlanta D Shira from Garo Hills swept the stage at the National Physique Championship under the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) with two gold medals and one silver. The event—widely regarded as a top-tier national competition under IFBB—was held at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan here in Agartala.

The championship was formally inaugurated on Monday by Tripura’s Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, along with Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor and local MLA Dipak Majumder and other dignitaries.

Addressing the youths, Minister Chowdhury said, “In today’s time, such encouraging bodybuilding competitions are very significant for the youth, as they provide a platform for athletes to showcase their talents and help guide the energy of the youth in the right direction.”

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“Such initiatives deserve appreciation for identifying new talents and helping athletes build their careers. I believe this will expand the popularity of bodybuilding and inspire more youth to take it up as a career,” Chowdhury added.

Meanwhile, after his win, Atlanta shared on his official Facebook page, “Another medals for Meghalaya. Gold in classic physique. Gold in bodybuilding and Silver in Men physique.”

“Feel glad and proud to be winning these titles at the National physique championship under IFBB held at Agartala in Tripura. Very much grateful to each and every one who supported me. I want to give my special thanks to my Sponsors who supported me not only financially but with their kind words,” he added.

Congratulating him, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said, “Congratulations to Atlanta D Shira on winning Gold in Body Building at the National Physique Championship in Tripura. Through sheer discipline and dedication over the years, Atlanta has worked to become a fitness icon in Garo Hills and an inspiration to many fitness enthusiasts. He also won the NPC Rajasthan Championship in March. Well done, Atlanta!”

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Similarly, Meghalaya’s Cabinet Minister Marcuise N Marak said, “Big shoutout and massive congratulations to Atlanta D Shira for dominating the stage once again, this time at the National Physique Champion Worldwide in Tripura under IFBB.”

Minister Marak further emphasized, “NPC is the official path to the IFBB Pro League and Atlanta is well on his way to the international spotlight. With this win, he’s not just lifting trophies, he’s lifting the pride of Meghalaya. Mr. Olympia stage, watch out—this Garo powerhouse is coming.”