Undoubtedly, bodybuilding is a rather difficult category of sport. Athletes train all year round to compete in a series of titles. However, the constant cycle of win and loss can get pretty exasperating. On a similar note, an infuriated bodybuilder, hailing all the way from Bangladesh recently sparked controversy with his actions.
As per a Twitter video, Jahid Hasan kicked his runner-up prize on stage. Enraged by his loss, the athlete probably lost his cool and smacked the token of appreciation. Let’s get to the bottom of what went down there.
Bodybuilder discredited his win.
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In a recent Twitter video viral over the internet, bodybuilder Jahid Hasan Shuvo can be seen disappointed at being placed 2nd in the 2022 BABF National Bodybuilding Championships. Apparently, he claimed that the authorities were partial and declared an undeserving winner.
Bangladesh: Bodybuilder Jahid kicks his prize after getting 2nd place, gets lifetime ban from Federation
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Efforts pic.twitter.com/lOxqDm3H93— Rumani221🇮🇳🇺🇸🚩💗 (@Rumani221) January 3, 2023
Moments after being announced as the runner-up, he got off stage and kicked the prize repeatedly right in front of the audience and officials. The shocking gesture triggered the crowds into chaos. Reportedly, the prize was a blending machine that the athlete hurled in anger.
Consequently, the authorities banned him from any further participation. Moreover, the video of his unprofessional conduct went viral online. Bizarre controversies have always riddled the bodybuilding world. Let’s turn back time and look at a similar one.
Arnold Schwarzenneger’s 1980 Controversy
The legend himself was once entangled in a disputed situation in 1980. Reportedly, Arnold Schwarzenegger bounced back to the bodybuilding stage after six years of retirement. He declared the news just one day prior to the 1980 Mr. Olympia event. Shocked fans and co-contenders didn’t receive it on a positive note. Bodybuilders like Mike Mentzer, Frank Zane and Boyer Coe criticized the decision and pointed out that he would stain his legacy.
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The bodybuilding world is surely controversy-ridden that ranges from amateur athletes to top-league ones. Moreover, the subjective mode of judgment inherently adds to igniting such scenarios. What do you say? Let us know in the comments.
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