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Hillang Yajik, hailing from Arunachal Pradesh, has created history by winning one gold and silver medal each at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025 hosted by Thimpu, Bhutan from June 11 to 15. Yajik, 25, has forged history by becoming the first female athlete from the state to clinch gold at the international level.Known to be the first female bodybuilder, the 25-year-old got into the limelight after being chosen to represent India at the 56th Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship last year. Furthermore, she also participated in the 15th WBPF World Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship.Born in Kurung Kumey, Arunachal Pradesh, Yajik had undergone a selection trial held by the Indian Body Builders Federation and the Bodybuilding Association of Kerala, situated by Ernakulam, Kerala. After clearing the selection trial, she secured a spot in the Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship and the World Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship 2024.Following Yajik's historic victory in Bhutan, she wrote on Instagram by promising her fans that more championships are on the way."Last year I failed to win any international medal.. though disheartened I didn’t give up.. I worked harder and gave my 110% this time..This medal I dedicate to my nation ,my state Arunachal my coach @primeoptimus_123 and lastly to myself..P.s more championship are on the wayHer most significant achievement before clinching gold and silver in Bhutan was winning silver in the women's sports physique category during the 13th Federation Cup hosted by Goa in April 2024.Arunachal Bodybuilding Association proud of Hillang Yajik's achievementArunachal Bodybuilding Association (ABA) President Nabam Tuna hailed Hillang Yajik for her achievement at the highest level, lauding it as a success not only for her but the entire nation.Yajik’s accomplishment could well may inspire a whole new generation to take up bodybuilding as a career.