Dhimal, also the winner of Mister Koshi held a month ago, beat 26 other bodybuilders to take home the title. Dhimal had competed in 65 kg category and was also awarded Rs 30,000 as prize money along with a treadmill. [break]
"I am very happy to defend the title. Now I will prepare for Mister Nepal," Dhimal said.
As the champion, Dhimal booked a place in the finals of Dharma Shree and Mister Himalayan Bodybuilding Championship.

Dinesh Limbu of Vision Gym finished second taking home Rs 15,000 and gym bench. Ram Basnet of Ishwar Gym, Urlabari came in third position. Basnet received Rs 8,000 and gym bench.
Raghubir Chaudhary of Ithari and Uttam Khatri of Dharan Fitness Factory secured fourth and fifth spots. They received cash prize of Rs 7,000 and Rs 6,000 respectively. Rabin Tamang of Biratnagar got the best poser award and recieved Rs 4,000.
Altogether 37 bodybuilders had competed in 55 kg, 60 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg and 75 kg categories . The event organized by Alienate Gym.
First-ever Nepal Classic Open Bodybuilding C’ship in Aug-end