Odisha bagged one gold and one bronze medal in the 55th Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship which concluded in Kathmandu, Nepal on 7 September 2023. Amit Kumar Bhuyan won the gold medal in mens 70kg weight class, while Jagannath Khuntia secured the bronze in mens 75kg weight category.
The gold medal for Bhubaneswar bodybuilder Amit assumed added significance as he bagged it on his international debut. On the other hand, this was the second international competition and first medal for Jagannath who also belongs to Bhubaneswar.