Bangladesh: Bodybuilder Jahid will get lifetime ban for kicking a blender machine he gained as prize

On December 23 final yr, a Bangladeshi bodybuilder named Jahid Hasan Shuvo courted controversy for kicking a blender machine, which he acquired as a prize on the BABF National Bodybuilding Championships 2022.

Jahid was reportedly upset after he got here second within the competitors and alleged that the Bangladesh Bodybuilding Federation (BBF) was being biased. A video of his ‘unruly behaviour’ has now gone viral on social media.

In the video, the Bangladeshi bodybuilder appeared disenchanted about not being declared the winner. After accumulating his prize (a trophy and a blender machine), he was requested to step apart by an official (wearing purple).

Jahid Hasan Shuvo walked to 1 nook of the stage and displayed his medal to the group. He was then requested to get off the stage. At that time, the bodybuilder tossed the blender machine within the air in utter disgust.

To additional specific his displeasure, Jahid kicked the blender machine and walked away. The crowd grew to become stressed and raised slogans in unison. The Bangladeshi bodybuilder later clarified that he was not miffed on the corruption throughout the BBF.

“This was a kick at corruption. Any kind of corruption in any place in our country,” he emphasised. Jahid added, “Even a child could tell the difference in physique between me and the winner. However, I would like to apologise for my reaction, because without context, it looks unpleasant for a sportsperson to do that.”

Screengrab of the press launch by BBF

However, on December 25, 2022, Jahid Hassan Shuvo was served with a lifetime ban by the Bangladesh Bodybuilding Federation in session with the International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness (IFBB).

BBF has cited ‘unsportsmanlike behaviour’ and ‘breach of discipline’ for the choice. While talking concerning the matter to Dhaka Tribune, former Bangladeshi bodybuilder Haji Peyar Mohammad (one of many judges on the occasion) expressed shock and disbelief on the actions of Jahid.

“I have been in this sport for 32 years now but never saw such an incident before. There was a better player than him. There were 12 judges who picked their best and he just got fewer votes. There is win and loss in sport and one has to accept it, but he wasn’t able to hold his anger,” he stated.

Peyar emphasised, “I know him for a long time. I liked him. He had a promising future, but he just ruined his career with this incident. I feel bad for him because I could never imagine he could act like this.”