Turbaned bodybuilder wins five medals at Melbourne fitness competition

Melbourne-based Dalwinder Somal secured five medals, including three gold, at the ICN Melbourne Muscle & Model Show, held during Australia’s Fitness Expo. Competing in his first bodybuilding event, he described the experience as deeply meaningful, especially as he took the stage wearing a turban, representing both his personal journey and cultural identity. The competition is regarded as a major platform in the fitness industry, featuring a range of events beyond bodybuilding. Catch Dalwinder Somal’s journey in this podcast.

Dalvinder Somal. Credit: Supplied by Dalwinder Somal

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