Mohamed Haleem

Mohamed Haleem
Kesto Near Jumhooree Maidhan on 11 March 2011
Born	September 14, 1964(1964-09-14) Malé, Maldives
Other names	Kesto
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Known for	Founding Muscle load Gymnasium, co-founder BBFM
Height	5 ft. 11 in.
Spouse	Mariyam Shaira (m. 1983–present) «start: (1983)»"Marriage: Mariyam Shaira to Mohamed Haleem" Location: (linkback://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohamed_Haleem)
Children	Rizwana Mohamed Haleem (January 18, 1984) Shaddad Mohamed Haleem (October 1, 1991) Shaadhoon Mohamed Haleem (October 8, 1993)
Website
www.muscleload.com

Mohamed "Kesto" Haleem, (Dhivehi: މުޙައްމަދު ހަލީމް )(born September 14, 1964), is the founder of Muscle load Gymnasium and the co-founder of BodyBuilding Federation of Maldives(BBFM). He is a Maldivian entrepreneur well-known for the introduction of Bodybuilding in Maldives.

Biography

Mohamed Haleem, (September 14, 1964) is the founder of Muscle load Gymnasium. He opened his personal gymnasium to the public in 1993. In 1997, Mohamed Haleem's father and his friend M W Deen founded the Bodybuilding Federation of Maldives (BBFM). Kesto, replaced his father as the Vice-Chairman of the BBFM after his passing in 2001. Mohamed Haleem is a founder member of:

• Bodybuilding Federation of Maldives^[1]
• Commonwealth Bodybuilding federation
• South Asian Bodybuilding and fitness Federation^[2]
• World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation.^[3]

And Also a member of Asian Body Building Federation.^[4]

Mohamed Haleem with ABBF President on ABBF Special Congress in KL/Malay

Mohamed Haleem receiving (IFBB)Silver Medal for promoting Bodybuilding and fitness among South Asian region from Paul Chua

Mr. Mohamed Haleem founder of Body Building Federation of Maldives with Ben Weider, C.M., C.Q, PH.D. President, International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB) 09 November 2000

Villa TV Interview with Kesto

interview continued

Early life

Haleem began his education at Montessori School, Malé. He then joined Majeediyya School to complete his secondary education. Haleem worked as a Deputy Immigration Officer of Maldives for 13 years.

Awards

• Certificate of Merit (IFBB) for promoting Bodybuilding and Fitness among Maldivians
• Bronze Medal (IFBB) for promoting Bodybuilding and Fitness among Maldivians^[5] from Ben Weider
• Silver Medal (IFBB) for promoting Bodybuilding and Fitness among Maldivians
• Silver Medal (IFBB) for promoting Bodybuilding and Fitness among South Asian region from Paul Chua
• ABBF 50th Anniversary Diamond pin

References

1. ^ Body Building Federation of Maldives
2. ^ South Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation
3. ^ World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation
4. ^ Asian Body Building Federation
5. ^ Bronze Medal for Promotion Bodybuilding and fitness among Maldivians from Ben Weider

External links

• https://about.me/kesto
• Muscle Load Official Website for interest in bodybuilding, health and fitness

• http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/4920/Fourth_political_party_applies_for_registration
  
• http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/11628/Fourth_political_party_applies_for_registration
  
• http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/1133/Maldives_bodybuilders_beef_up_with_three_silvers_

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Date of birth	September 14, 1964
Place of birth	Malé, Maldives
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