Mahadev Deka

Mahadev Deka
Personal Info
Born	Assam, India
Professional Career
Best win	Mr Universe, 2009

Mahadev Deka is a bodybuilder from Assam, India. By profession he is an assistant engineer in Public health department of Assam. In 2008 he was the runner up of Musclemania Superbody world championship and in 2009 has won the championship as Mr Universe 2009 held in Florida from June 18–21.^[1]

Daily diet

He follows a daily diet of 20 egg whites, a chicken, fruit juice, little rice, lot of green vegetables and allotted supplements.^[2]

Training

Mahadev took his first training from Manohar Aich in Kolkata in 1992 and went on to win bronze at Bharar Kumar Championship in Bangalore the same year.^[3]

Heart surgery

In August 2002, Mahadev underwent an Open heart surgery. Post-operation, he developed a lump in his chest. He was advised an open-heart surgery to get it removed and so he took a break of three months.^[3] He also underwent chemotherapy.^[4] But all these could not resist him to go to his favorite place, the gym.^[3]

In 2008 he was the runner up of Musclemania Superbody world championship, and won its Mr Universe title in the bantamweight class in 2009 held in Florida.^[1] He received a hero’s welcome on his return to from fans for his victory.^[5] Chief Minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi promised him a house and the Numaligarh Refinery Limited has announces a cash award of Rs 50,000.^[4] Asom PHE Minister Rihon Daimary, at a function held at his office chamber, felicitated him with Chelleng Chador, Xorai and a cash award of Rs. 25,000.^[6]

He is the main drive of fame of body building towards north east and a most inspiring person to inspire youth towards bodybuilding

See also

• Gautam Kalita

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Mahadev Deka, Mr Universe Musclemania Superbody 2009 Winner". June 22, 2009. http://weeksupdate.com/2009/06/mahadev-deka-mr-universe-musclemania.html. Retrieved July 1, 2009. 
2. ^ "After heart surgery, Assam lad becomes Mr Universe". June 22, 2009. http://connect.in.com/news_article/Mahadev_Deka/687474703a2f2f6e6577732e776562696e6469613132332e636f6d2f6e6577732f41727469636c65732f496e6469612f32303039303632322f313238303331332e68746d6c/542365. Retrieved July 1, 2009. 
3. ^ ^{a b c} Kalita, Prabin (June 22, 2009). "Heart patient is Mr Universe". The Times of India (Kolkata): 9. 
4. ^ ^{a b} "Tumultuous welcome to Assam bodybuilder". The Hindu (Chennai, India). June 25, 2009. http://www.hindu.com/2009/06/25/stories/2009062552441800.htm. Retrieved July 4, 2009. 
5. ^ "Mr. Universe 2009 Body Builder Mahadev Deka arrives at home". June 25, 2009. http://www.demotix.com/news/mr-universe-2009-body-builder-mahadev-deka-arrive-home. Retrieved July 4, 2009. 
6. ^ "PHE Minister felicitates Mahadev Deka". June 30, 2009. http://www.sentinelassam.com/sportsmain.php?sec=2&subsec=5&ppr=1&dtP=2009-07-01. Retrieved July 4, 2009. 

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