Pham Van Mach earns the seventh world championship title in his career (Photo: nld.com.vn)
Mach outperformed several strong opponents, especially India’s top contenders Muru Ramamurthy and Shiv Choram Sundi, to secure the medal.
This is the seventh world championship title in the career of the An Giang-born star, who has turned 49 this year.
In addition, his fellowman Phan Huynh Duc also won the gold medal in the men’s 65 kg weight category, marking his first-ever individual world title.
Phan Huynh Duc wins a gold medal in the men’s 65kg weight category (Photo: nld.com.vn)
Meanwhile, other Vietnamese bodybuilder Le Hong Phong only finished second in the 60 kg men’s category. But shortly after, Ho Chi Minh City-born athlete Ho Huy Binh delivered an outstanding performance to claim the top title in the men’s 70 kg class.
WBPF, taking place in Batam, Indonesia, attracted the participation of hundreds of competitors from around the world. It will last until November 16.