~ Quantum Fitness instructor is military’s strong-man

The sport of bodybuilding has its roots in ancient times both locally and globally. Over the years it has evolved in to a sport that is taken up by not just men but women as well. Sri Lanka has many competitions that feature the best of the best bodybuilders in the island and one such is the Defense Services Bodybuilding Championship.

In this year’s competition Leading Seaman Subash Siriwardana of the Sri Lanka Navy was adjudged Mr. Defense 2018 battling it out with competitors from the tri-forces. He also won the 75kg category. The Navy Bodybuilders became the runners-up at the 10th Defense Services Bodybuilding Championship 2018 held at SLNS Gemunu Regiment on 26th June. The championship of the event was won by the Sri Lanka Army.

At 43 years old Subash still stole the show. He is not only a local but international competitor. In 2012 Subash crowned as Mr. Sri Lanka for the first time. Later in 2014 he won the Gold medal for the 65 kg weight class in the Asian Bodybuilding championship. This followed with the Bronze medal in Brazil for the 65 kg at the IFBB World Amateur Bodybuilding Championship.

Subash has been involved with Sri Lanka’s pioneering fitness equipment supplier Quantum Fitness for many years in the capacity of one of its personal fitness trainers and brand ambassadors.

“We are very proud of Subash’s most recent achievement and have seen him represent the navy and Sri Lanka in many local and international events. His commitment to the sport of bodybuilding is very inspiring. He also promoted healthy living to many of our clients who purchase fitness equipment from us. We are proud to be affiliated with a world-class sportsman”, said Chandima Udabage, CEO of Quantum Fitness.

Quantum Fitness products include Cardio, Strength Training, Abdominal, Wearables and Accessories. Quantum Fitness showrooms will be open from 9am to 7pm (weekdays) & 9am to 5pm (weekends).For more information please contact 0115 964964 or log on to www.quantum.lk

Photo caption: (Left) Subash being greeted by Chairman of Quantum Fitness, Nomal Wijeyaratne and (right) Subash at one of his competitions