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‘Bodybuilding is not only about muscles—it’s about building’ character

Aug 23, 2025 2 mins read
‘Bodybuilding is not only about muscles—it’s about building’ character

Sonam Penjor (PhD), who was recently elected as the Vice President of the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation, speaks to Kuensel reporter Thinley Namgay. He is the first Bhutanese to ever be selected for this position. Earlier this year, he also  became the first Bhutanese Vice President of the South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation.

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