"I was amazed by one of my friends in Assam who was in the Airforce. He had won Mr. India title and his story really inspired me to get into fitness. I started participating in different bodybuilding competitions and slowly got used to it. But, back then Assam didn't have many facilities for bodybuilding.
In 1977, I moved to Mumbai in search of better opportunities and facilities for fitness. I joined ONGC in the finance department and side-by-side continued bodybuilding. My desire to excel, make an identity of my own and a hunger to achieve new heights always kept me motivated. Also, I enjoy fitness and it provides me with exceptional positive energy.
I have won various titles/competitions like "Mr. Bombay Junior" in 1986, "Mr. Bombay Masters" & "Mr. Maharashtra Masters" continuously for 9 years from 1991, "Mr. Western India Masters" 4 times from 1997 to 2000 and "Mr. India Masters" 5 times from 1997 to 2001. I also represented India in "Mr. Asia Bodybuilding Championship" for 4 years consistently from 1997 to 2000 and "Mr. World Masters Bodybuilding Championship" in 1998. I never imagined of winning so many titles but it was possible with strong willpower and determination.
I left competitive bodybuilding in 2003, but I continued bodybuilding exercises to maintain my fitness. I believe the ageing process can be prolonged with weight training and proper nutrition. Honestly, I am a natural Bodybuilder without any steroids and I firmly think hard work truly pays off. My motive now is to inspire others to be fit and help people achieve their bodybuilding dreams." - Sadanand Gogoi (Khyaal Community Member)