Actor and bodybuilder Raghu Ramappa achieved outstanding success at the recently held INBA PNBA New Zealand Pro Am International Pacific Rim Championships 2024 in Auckland, securing two gold medals and two silver medals. Despite facing challenges and working tirelessly for months, Raghu expressed great joy that his efforts have paid off. He mentioned that more than 200 athletes from 20 different countries participated in the competition. Raghu also shared his accomplishment of qualifying for the prestigious Natural Olympia event, often referred to as the Olympics of natural bodybuilding, scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in November. Raghu, who has been passionate about bodybuilding since his college years, credited his father, who instilled the love for the sport in him and continues to be actively involved in training. Reflecting on the importance of natural bodybuilding and the dangers of using steroids, Raghu emphasized the significance of following a healthy and safe approach to fitness. He expressed concerns about the push towards quick results through unsafe practices in bodybuilding. Raghu also discussed the challenges of securing sponsors for international competitions, noting the lack of support for athletes in diverse sports due to the dominant focus on cricket in India. He criticized the interference of politics in sports and highlighted the need for greater encouragement and recognition of talented athletes across various disciplines."In films, what you see is mostly true. Raghu believes that if sports were emphasized more in schools and young talent was properly nurtured, the situation could improve."