EVENT: NPC Shawn Ray’s India Classic Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship.
DATE & VENUE: March 15 & 16, 2019, Jawahar Lal Nehru Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.
INVITATION & PARTICIPATION:
- Shri Diwakar Sarkar- Commissioner cum Director Sports for Delhi Development Authority (D.D.A).
- Bhaskar Chatterjee- CSR, Lawmaker & Member, Secretary General, Indian Steel
Association.
- Shri Ashok Arora- Senior Advocate, Supreme Court & Motivational
- Ajay Chikara- Dy. Director/DRI, IRS.
- Shri Robin Hibu IPS, Additional DGP,
- Pradeep Baba Madhok- President AIBF, President World Strongman Federation, CEO UPSDM, a well-known educationist, Director (DALIMMS Sunbeam Group of Schools).
- Nilakshi Chaudhary, Advocate Supreme Courts, Executive Director AIBF, CSR
consultant, Managing Partner, Fourth Dimension Global.
- Ranjana dev Sharma, ADG, Press Information Bureau, I&B.
- Shri Yogesh Kumar Baweja- ADG, Press Information
- Shri D.S Rathi IRS, Commissioner Income
- Shri T.S Rawat, Former Sports Administrative Officer, Indian
- Shri Manav, Private Secretary to Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Member of Parliament for New
- Pooja Madhok-Director, DALIMSS Sunbeam Group of School.
- Shri Amit Nandi- Former International Football player and
- Shri Sanjive Narain- Prag News & Social
- Shri Jitu Talukdar- Vice Chairman, Assam Industrial Development Corporation
- Shri Irshad Ali- Officer,
- Shri Anurag Jain- Officer,
- Shri Bale Thakel- Ex-MD, Docomo & Social
- Shri John Bedi- Punjabi Singer/ Performer & Fitness
- Shri Deepak Kumar, National Champion Boxing & Coach, Indian
- Shri Onkarmal Kedia, Shri Atul Basumtary, Shri Arijit Kalita- AIBF Advisor, Shri J. Mavio- Social Activist Ms.Bharti Singh- VP AIBF, Shri S.K Chauhan, Shri Vicky Kapoor, Shri Kartick Sarmah, Shiv Sewa Samiti and Shri Naveen Chauhan, Shri Anuragh Awasthi- Strategist.
DASC SOCIETY TEAM: Mr. Dinesh Aswal, Commonwealth Gold-medalist, President DASC Society, Mr. Rohit Gupta, International Sports Person, Mr. Virender Malhan International Athlete and Mr. Sakhosh Venglath, Sports Talent Scout & Vice President, DASC Society.
FUNDS: Supported by DASC SOCIETY- D. Aswal Sports and Cultural Society (Regd.), AIBF & DALIMMS Sunbeam Group of Schools.
SUMMARY: In line with Government of India’s efforts to popularize sports in the country thus encouraging Youth to take part in physical activity and develop healthy habits and lifestyles; on March 15 & 16, 2019, we successfully accomplished our 1st NPC USA, Shawn Ray’s India Classic Bodybuilding Championship 2019, Jawahar Lal Nehru Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. This Fitness Championship was conducted under the aegis of D. Aswal Sports & Cultural Society Reg. (DASC), National Physique Committee (NPC) USA worldwide, the largest organization in United States and All India Bodybuilding and Fitness sports Federation (AIBF). This event, NPC Shawn Ray’s Classic is created and guided by World renowned bodybuilder Mr. Shawn Ray. Through this event DASC Society was able to conduct a world level championship that gave a new dimension to Fitness sport in India.
National Physique Committee (NPC) USA, is the largest organization in United States. NPC President is Mr. Jim Manion, NPC organizes local to National level Bodybuilding events in USA. This event, NPC Shawn Ray’s Classic is created and guided by World renowned Bodybuilder, Mr. Shawn Ray. Five NPC judges came to evaluate and encourage the players in this event.
All India Bodybuilding and Fitness Sports Federation (AIBF) is working persistently for the upliftment of standards in Bodybuilding in India. AIBF President is Dr. Pradeep Baba Madhok, Executive Director Ms. Nilakshi Choudhary, General Secretary Mr. Dinesh Aswal Commonwealth Gold Medalist, also President of DASC Society.
Funding is still by personal sources as DASC Society has very strong links to its local community but this time we are reeling under financial pressure as our expenses in conducting a mega event for athletes went way beyond our limit. Majority of the amount was gone in booking the stadium by DASC Society, for Jawahar Lal Nehru Indoor Stadium Authorities had some reservations, so we did not get the benefit Societies and trusts generally get, we have to book Stadium through the federation by paying higher amount of money from our own pockets.
For, NPC Shawn Ray’s India Classic Bodybuilding Championship 2019, we have not compromised on quality of the Championship. The event was liked and appreciated by all players, visiting International judges and spectators likewise. We have request from all quarters to Organise this kind of events, in the future. Some of the key highlights of the event we conducted were:
- Differently able athletes competed and have shown their performances. They were
rewarded with the equal Cash awards which were given to the general category players. This opportunity was provided in particular to support those who have difficulty making friends, by linking children up with other athletes and build friendships with other children.
- Indian Army team was invited; Registration fee was Free for the 14 team members and along with Food and accommodation which was made available for free to all 200 plus athletes participating in the
- As our contribution to advance Cultural activity for this International level event we introduced Yoga and dance mix show by enthusiastic underprivileged kids from slums. This was one of the Highlights of the evening. An initiative of NGO wing of Versatile Dance & Music Academy, Dwarka-6, undertook this to give that extra push to underprivileged with hope that they could give kids some skills and help them make a living. DASC Society distributed cash, Trophy and certificates. Some of our esteemed guests, contributed amount and extended help to encourage
- International judges were invited and flown down from USA to evaluate and encourage Indian athlete thus giving the competitors exposure to standards at international level
- Passes for spectators were made free to encourage health & fitness among
FEED BACKS: Female contestants for Fitness and Modeling events were less than expected. In the meeting afterwards, it was decided to spread the awareness about health and fitness among women through shows/workshops in College and schools. Organisers were positive by next championship they would encourage participation of female players to
100 plus. Contract was given to one event Manager who could not deliver everything promised, it should be advisable to include 2 or more Event managers in future, so we can negotiate on better price and service.