Lily Hashnu wins bronze in Federation Cup Bodybuilding Championship

KOHIMA, JUN 14 (NPN): Lily Hashnu from Bodycraft Urban Gym, Dimapur secured a bronze medal in the Women’s Swimsuit category and also finished among the top 10 finalists in the Women’s Model Physique category at the 15th Federation Cup Men’s Bodybuilding & Sports Physique and Women’s Model Physique & Sports Physique Championship held in Ludhiana, Punjab, on June 12 and 13.
Athletes representing the Nagaland Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (NBBFA) participated in the Championship, the team comprised Kenny Soru in the Men’s Athletic Physique category, Pamshang in the Men’s Sports Physique category and Lily Hashnu, who competed in both the Women’s Model Physique and Women’s Swimsuit categories.
Both divisions featured nearly 30 competitors from across the country, making her achievement noteworthy at the national level.
Sharing her experience, Lily described the championship as highly competitive, stating that some of the country’s best athletes showcased their physiques at the event. She said balancing training, diet and professional commitments as a fitness trainer had been challenging, particularly while recovering from a knee injury that had sidelined her training for several months.
Reflecting on her performance, she remarked that every competition offered valuable lessons and added that the Federation Cup had provided her with a deeper understanding of the judging criteria and physique requirements of different categories.
According to her, the experience would help her prepare more effectively for future competitions.
Lily also expressed pride in representing Nagaland on the national stage, saying it was an honour to carry the aspirations of the people of the state while contributing to greater recognition of athletes from the Northeast in the national fitness and bodybuilding arena.
Looking ahead, Lily said she was preparing to represent both Nagaland and India at an international championship scheduled for the first week of July and was aiming to improve upon her performance on the international stage. She also expressed her ambition to compete at the World Championship later this year, subject to the availability of financial support and resources.
Although Kenny Soru and Pamshang did not secure podium finishes in their respective categories, their participation at one of the country’s premier physique championships reflected the growing standard and potential of bodybuilding and physique sports in Nagaland.
The Nagaland Bodybuilding and Fitness Association congratulated all three athletes for their dedication, discipline and commitment in representing the state at the national level and wished them continued success in their future endeavours.