Pakistani bodybuilder Hamza Raja has achieved a major milestone in international bodybuilding by winning the overall Mr. Universe 2026 title in Switzerland.
Competing for WAPDA, Raja first secured the gold medal in the Men’s Physique category before going on to claim the championship’s overall title. His performance also earned him an IFBB Pro Card, marking another major achievement in his career.
According to WAPDA, Raja has become the first Pakistani athlete to win both the overall Mr. Universe title and an IFBB Pro Card at an international competition.
The championship was organised by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) and featured athletes representing 26 countries. Raja’s victory therefore stands out as a significant achievement on an international stage.
His success has brought renewed attention to Pakistani bodybuilding and highlights the growing presence of the country’s athletes in international competitions.
Winning the Men’s Physique category and then securing the overall championship reflects Raja’s strong showing throughout the event. The addition of an IFBB Pro Card further strengthens the significance of his achievement.
The historic victory is expected to inspire greater interest in bodybuilding among young athletes in Pakistan and encourage more local competitors to pursue international opportunities.
Raja’s Mr. Universe 2026 triumph has now added a notable chapter to Pakistan’s sporting achievements, with his dual accomplishment of an overall international title and professional qualification marking a landmark moment for the country’s bodybuilding scene.
