Vandana Thakur Roars Gold: Indian Bodybuilder Triumphs at World Championship in Indonesia

New Delhi : November 2025: The pride of a nation is not measured only by medals, but by the relentless courage of its daughters. Vandana Thakur has returned from Indonesia not just with a gold medal, but with a powerful message: when India's women set their minds to something, they redefine history. As a resounding voice of the new India, Vandana has turned the impossible into a golden reality.

From November 11 to 17, 2025, in the city of Batam, Riau Province, Republic of Indonesia, the 16th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship witnessed Vandana Thakur’s historic feat. Representing India amidst top-tier bodybuilders from around the world, Vandana shouldered the expectations of a billion people and delivered a golden finish, bringing immense glory to the tricolor flag.

Vandana's journey to the podium was as formidable as her victory. Adhering to the mantra, "I will not yield, I will not lose," her story is one of waking before dawn, enduring hours of rigorous training, battling injuries, and pushing forward with a smile. This victory is not merely a testament to her strong physique but to her unbreakable morale, self-discipline, and selfless love for the nation.

An emotional Vandana Thakur shared her feelings after the win, saying, "When I went on stage, the only thought in my mind was to win for the Tiranga (tricolor flag). My goal was to see India's flag wave on that platform, and I was ready to do whatever it took to make it happen."

She urged every woman and girl to develop a fierce determination to achieve their goals, emphasizing, "No one can stop you from winning, not even yourself." Vandana dedicated the medal to every woman who was once told she couldn't succeed but proved them wrong. She hopes this gold medal will paint the dreams of every Indian daughter in golden hues and inspire them to lead from the front.