ITANAGAR, 16 Jun: Hillang Yajik emerged as the standout performer for Arunachal Pradesh at the 15th Federation Cup Men’s Bodybuilding & Sports Physique, Women’s Model Physique and Fitness Physique Championship held recently in Ludhiana, Punjab, winning gold in the women’s model physique and silver medal in the women’s swimsuit events.

Niaimun Mara secured a top 5 finish in the women’s model physique, Nyage Taipodia achieved a top 4 finish in the men’s athletic physique, while Katan Neri finished among the top 5 in the men’s bodybuilding 70 kg category, the Arunachal Bodybuilding Association (ABBA) said in a release.

 Athletes securing medals and top 5 finishers were awarded trophies, certificates of participation and cash prizes by the organisers.

The ABBA contingent also included Tame Peter, Raj Rabha and Marshal Teron, who represented the state in their respective categories.

The team was managed by ABBA IPR secretary Tana Pumin and coached by Nabam Bishnu. ABBA president Toko Teni accompanied the team.