Parel- Under two categories of below 20 and above 20 years of age a body building competition was held by Social Service Gym, Parel Mumbai.
Social Service Gym is supported by the government and makes it possible for middle class youth to join.
Chief instructor Praveen Kadam has transpired these young aspirant body builders into confident and healthy young people. He has transformed them from local street boys into something worthy.
There were 4 rounds of bout for under 20 category. From seven in a group they were short-listed to five and then 3 and ultimately the first, 2nd and 3rd were finally selected.
Shadil was selected as the best poser. Shadil is a young hard working man who goes to work and takes body building as a hobby. Many of my friends crave to have a body like me comments Shadil.
According to Akash Patil a contestant says that body building enhances longevity of life, it gives a better healthy life. The mind is always fresh and to remain physically fit is always an attraction.
The young body builders feel very sorry for a section of the youth who have become drug addicts. They wish that these boys come out of this addiction and lead a healthy life. They have encouraged the youth to kick off such dreadful habits which becomes an embarrassment and pain for themselves as well as their family members and loved ones.