Media Release

Udupi, Dec 20: "E-Fitness Gym & Adithya's Nutriworld are hosting Mr Karnataka 2024, state official body building competition for the 8th time along with Mr Udupi 2024 with total cash prize of 7 lacs, at Shamili Hall, Ambalpady, Udupi on December 21. This competition is selection trial for Karnataka team for Mr India competition to be held in the month of January 2025," said Jason Dias president UDABB, director - Mandavi Builders and organiser.

Addressing the press meet he said, "Inauguration will be held at 1.30 pm with chief guest Dr Jerry Vincent Dias, Nadoja Dr G Shankar, Purushotham Shetty and other dignitaries."

The competition will start by 2.00 pm. More than 350 competitors from all over Karnataka are expected to take part in this event. And it will be judged by International, National selected judges from IBBF.

Mr Karnataka 2024 will be held in 55,60,65,70,75,80,85,85+kg, 8 body weight categories. Title winner will get cash prize Rs 55,555/- + Trophy, Runner ups Rs 22,222/-

Cash prize Rs 10,000/-, 8,000/-, 6,000/-, 4,000/- and 2,000/- for top 5 winners of each category (8 category)

Best poser competition only body builder can complete & he will be given minute free posing & the most attractive poser will be the winner and get cash prize Rs 5,555/-and trophy

Divyang for physically handicapped all participants will get Rs 1,500 to each from the organisers as token of respect. And cash prize for winners.

Cash prize: Rs 10,000/-, 8,000/-, 6,000/-, 4,000/- and 2,000/- for top 5 winners.

Masters category will be held above 40+, 50+ & 60+ years. Winners of each category will compete for master’s title.

Cash Prize: Rs 5,000/-, 4,000/-, 3,000/-, 2,000/- and 1,000/- for top 5 winners of each category. Title winner Rs 10,000/-

Mens physique will be held in two height categories (Below 167cm & above 167 cm). Top 5 place winners of each category will complete for the title.

Cash prize: Title winner Rs 22,222/-, 2nd place Rs 11,111/- 3rd place Rs 7,777/-, 4th place Rs 5,555/-, 5th place Rs 3,333/-

Mr Udupi 2024 which is a selection trial for the mega event Mr Karnataka 2024. Top 5 place winners of Mr Udupi each group are eligible to participate in Mr Karnataka 2024 in the evening. Mr Udupi will be held in 55,60,65,70,75,80,85,85+kg body weight category. First place winners of each category will be complete for Mr Udupi 2024 title & runner up. There is also best poser competition.

Cash prize for group: Rs 5,000/-, 4,000/-, 3,000/-, 2,000/- and 1,000/- for top 5 winners of each category. Cash prize for title winners Rs15,000/-+ trophy, runners up Rs7,777/- Best poser Rs. 5,555/-

Jason Dias president UDABB, director - Mandavi Builders and organiser, Johnson Arun D'Souza, organiser and IBBF national judge, Vishwanath Kamath general secretary UDABB and IBBF National Judge, Maruthi G Bangera, treasurer UDABB and IBBF national judge, and Raghavendra, IBBF National Judge were present at the press meet.