Mohamed "Kesto" Haleem,: މުޙައްމަދު ހަލީމް ), born on September 14, 1964, is the founder of Muscle load [1] Gymnasium and the co-founder of BodyBuilding Federation of Maldives(BBFM).[2] He is a Maldivian entrepreneur well known for the introduction of Bodybuilding in Maldives.
Mohamed Haleem | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 14, 1964 |
| Other names | Kesto |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founding Muscle load Gymnasium, co-founder BBFM |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Spouse |
Mariyam Shaira (m. 1983) |
| Children | Rizwana Mohamed Haleem (January 18, 1984) Shaddad Mohamed Haleem (October 1, 1991) Shaadhoon Mohamed Haleem (October 8, 1993) |
| Website | www.muscleload.com |
Biography
editMohamed Haleem, (September 14, 1964) is the founder of Muscle load Gymnasium[3].. He opened his personal gymnasium to the public in 1993. In 1997, Mohamed Haleem's father and his friend M W Deen founded the Bodybuilding Federation of Maldives (BBFM) later changed to Bodybuilding Association of Maldives.[4] Kesto, replaced his father as the Vice-Chairman of the BBFM after his death in 2001. Mohamed Haleem is a founder member of:
- Bodybuilding Federation of Maldives[5]
- Commonwealth Bodybuilding federation
- South Asian Bodybuilding and fitness Federation[6]
- World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation.[7]
And Also a member of Asian Body Building Federation.[8]
Early life
editHaleem began his education at Montessori School, Malé. He then joined Majeediyya School to complete his secondary education. Haleem worked as a Deputy Immigration Officer of Maldives for 13 years.
Awards
edit- Certificate of Merit (IFBB) for promoting Bodybuilding and Fitness among Maldivians
- Bronze Medal (IFBB) for promoting Bodybuilding and Fitness among Maldivians[9] from Ben Weider
- Silver Medal (IFBB) for promoting Bodybuilding and Fitness among Maldivians
- Silver Medal (IFBB) for promoting Bodybuilding and Fitness among South Asian region from Paul Chua
- ABBF 50th Anniversary Diamond pin
References
edit- ^ "Twitter Profile".
- ^ "Bodybuilding Association of Maldives".
- ^ "Maldives Business Database".
- ^ "Bodybuilding Association of Maldives".
- ^ "Body Building Federation of Maldives". Archived from the original on 2011-09-17. Retrieved 2011-09-17.
- ^ "South Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation". Archived from the original on 2011-09-04. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
- ^ World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation
- ^ Asian Body Building Federation
- ^ "Bronze Medal for Promotion Bodybuilding and fitness among Maldivians from Ben Weider". Archived from the original on 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
External links
edit- https://about.me/kesto
- Muscle Load Official Website for interest in bodybuilding, health and fitness
- https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060859/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/1133/Maldives_bodybuilders_beef_up_with_three_silvers_
- http://www.maalefitnessclub.com/shaheen-wins-gold-at-abbf-2017/