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Trans Bodybuilder Makes History, Wins 2nd Place at Musclemania India

Trans Bodybuilder Makes History, Wins 2nd Place at Musclemania India

Trans Bodybuilder Makes History, Wins 2nd Place at Musclemania India

"It was my dream to participate in Men’s category."

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Fitness enthusiast Aryan Pasha made history this past weekend by placing second at the Musclemania India bodybuilding competition in Delhi!

Pasha, who’s also an accomplished lawyer, started training over a year ago when he learned about a specific bodybuilding competition for trans men in the United States. After being denied a visa, he decided to instead compete in the men's physique category at the Musclemania competition in India.

"It was my dream to participate in Men’s category," Pasha, who transitioned at 18, told Gaylaxy, a local Indian LGBTQ outlet. "Till now I have won medals in female category but this is what I actually wanted in my life – to complete with other men. I enjoyed every second when I was on stage because this is what I dreamt off. I was not nervous at all and just wanted to complete poses like a champion."

Congratulations Aryan!

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Zachary Zane

Zachary Zane is a writer, YouTube influencer, and activist whose work focuses on (bi)sexuality, gender, dating, relationships, and identity politics. Check out his YouTube channel here.

Zachary Zane is a writer, YouTube influencer, and activist whose work focuses on (bi)sexuality, gender, dating, relationships, and identity politics. Check out his YouTube channel here.