China's Xin Jian wins gold at 5th WBPF World Championships

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The World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation's (WBPF) 5th World Championships began on Friday at Budaors, a Hungarian town just beyond the Budapest city line.

China's Xin Jian, the 32-year-old two-time Asian champion, won the men's bodybuilding 75kg category, his first world title.

Malaysia's Muhamad Rozsaimi Bih Abdul Rani won men's junior open. Another Malaysian Sazali Bin Abd Samad claimed the men's 70kg class.

Vietnam's Nguyen Anh Thong took the men's 60kg division while Thailand's Somkhit Sumethowetchakun grabbed the 65kg category.

Thais walked away with gold in both men's fitness physique categories. Wanchai Kanjanapimine won 170cm contest as Damrongsak Soisri took over 170cm meet.

Thailand's Juranya Dougkum won the women's heavyweight division. The lightweight gold went to Noemi Szabo of Hungary. Another Hungarian Gabriella Bankuti won the women's athletic physique 165cm class.

The world championships, which will end on Sunday, attracted more than 300 competitors from nearly 50 countries and regions.

• Beauty of body on and off stage

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