Actor and bodybuilder Raghu Ramappa has achieved great success by securing two gold medals and two silver medals at the recent INBA PNBA New Zealand Pro Am International Pacific Rim Championships 2024 in Auckland. After facing challenges and working hard for months, Raghu expresses his joy at the outcome, stating that he is thrilled that his efforts have paid off. He mentions that over 200 athletes from 20 countries participated in the championship. Raghu reveals that his success has earned him a spot at the prestigious Natural Olympia event in Las Vegas in November, which he likens to the Olympics of natural bodybuilding. Raghu, who has been passionate about bodybuilding since his college years, credits his father, his initial coach, for instilling this passion in him. Despite their differing training styles, both Raghu and his father emphasize the importance of natural bodybuilding and eschewing harmful steroids commonly used in the sport. Raghu cautions against quick-fix solutions offered by some coaches, highlighting the dangers associated with rapid body transformations. He also discusses the challenges of securing sponsorships for international competitions, expressing gratitude for the support he received from friends without even asking. Additionally, Raghu comments on the lack of support for sports beyond cricket in India, attributing it to the nation's obsession with cricket. He criticizes the appointment of unqualified individuals to oversee sports and the introduction of politics into sporting organizations for personal gain."Many things you see in movies are generally accurate. Raghu notes that if sports were emphasized more in schools and if talent was identified and nurtured properly, the situation could improve."