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I would have to say this guy's the future of Bodybuilding as well as an ambassador of the sport. Now Sasi does modelling part-time and is also a freelance trainer. Not mant bodybuilders out there are as versatile as this bodybuilder. Coming from a strong background of 12years of training from a tri-athletet to his bodybuilding career success. " The only other guy I know of that can model or compete is my good friend Adrain Tan who was Mr.Singapore 2006."

In such a profound sport he leaves us with his last words which I must say is inspiring. " In the many years that life grants you make the best of it. You never know when it ends and if it does you don't wanna die in regret. I am responsible to my loved ones and also to those who have believed in me. Anyone else who wants to criticise or thinks that he/she affects me is highly mistaken. As Buddha said, "The ugliness we see in others, is a reflection of ourselves." To my fellow bodybuilders continue building. What you build others will destroy overnight. Build anyway. To those who are unsatisfied with yourselves, remember its not always about looking good. You must feel good."

Sasi can contacted at mrsingapore2007@yahoo.com.sg.

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The effort paid of as Singapore counted on Sasi to be the only predicted Gold Medalist in the South-East Asian Games but he won a bronze instead. His debut on the internationl stage was that of which was bold and fearless. "Winning is just icing on the cake. The years, days, months, hours of sacrifice leading to this has been beautiful. Sports don't build character, they reveal it."

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His quest far from over Sasi was sent to Bahrain to train under the guidance of two World Champions who had won their titles in the 2007 World Championships. Tariq Ai-Farsani(90kg) and Muhd Sabah(80kg).

Sasi with President of Bahrain Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Federation.
Sasi with World Champion 90kg Tariq Al-Farsani.
In just 6 weeks the results were phemomenal!

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It was in 2007 that Sasi' effort paid of. He beat full-time athlete Amir Zainal in the 70kg category as well as legends Augustine Lee and Kevin Chiak in heavier weight classes to emerge the Overall Champion. He is the youngest ever Mr Singapore in history and the first Indian to win it since the 70's.
Sasi winning the Mr Singapore title veteran Augustine Lee in 3rd place and Kevin Chiak in 2nd place.
Sasi holding the trophy in a victory ceremony pic with Augustine Lee(left) and runner up Kevin Chiak(right).

All Sasi could humbly say," Till today I am in shock but I probably deserved it cause i gave my all. I was working and training day and night so I'm glad the effort paid of."

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Name: Sasi Zura Raush

Age: 25

Height: 170cm

Off-Season Weight: 80-85kg

Contest Weight: 72kg

Achievements: 5th place 2006 65kg

70kg lightweight Champion 07' & Overall

Champion (youngest ever @23) Mr Singapore 2007

Trained with both World Champions 07', 90kg Tariq Al- Farsani and 80kg Muhd

Sabah in Bahrain.

Southeast-Asian Games 2007 Debut-Bronze

Team Singapore Sports Idol

National Lightweight Champion 2008

"The strongest are not always those who win but those who don't give up when they lose."

Wise words coming from someone who just turned 25. But his actions have proven the phrase to be true. His life story nonetheless was not a fairy tale. His father died when he was 12 and his mother was left in debt with two children to put through school. "My mum worked three jobs just to put food on the table"

As a teenager he had sampled most sports from playing for the school's soccer team to track and field, volleyball, cross-country. "I grew up in a time when sports was more important than money. There were very few overweight kids in school."

It wasn't until Sasi signed with the Singapore Commandos that he became conditioned and discovered the fire-power that fuels him till' this day. "My best days were in the Commandos. Sure the training was beyond limits but that strengthened my mind. Every time I step into a gym I know I'm not there to talk only to push my limits. I mean back then in camp we used to walk, run and swim for miles everyday!"

Sasi admits bodybuilding chose him the same way any ambition springs out of surprise. A former tri-athlete in the Army he was a lean 55kg. "I discovered that even if I could do 50 pull-ups at a go I wasn't going to ever look like a bodybuilder." After picking FLEX magazines he soon decided to try his hand at this sport. "I can tell you it wasn'y easy but then again success never comes overnight. I read as much as I could to gain knowledge. I tried almost every exercise you can think of but I realised there is no 100% guranteed results for anyone. It was a journey of soul-searching and self-discovery."

This bodybuilder persevered despite not even qualifying for his first contest at the 2005 Pesta Sukan Open Category. He was just 21yrs old without any coach and no experience. In 2006 he came back at his first National Championships and placed 5th in the 65kg category.