Chitharesh Natesan Becomes first Indian to be crowned Mr Universe 2019
- Delhi-based Chitharesh Natesan from Kerala has become the first Indian to be crowned Mr Universe 2019 title at the 11th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship (WBPF) 2019 held in South Korea from November 5 to 11, 2019.
- The 33-year-old former hockey player turned bodybuilder is also known as the ‘Indian Monster’ by bodybuilding circles.
- Natesan won the Mr World 2019 title in the 90 kg division category and competed with rest of the Mr World 2019 winners from other weight categories to be declared the overall winner of Mr Universe 2019.
- India finished second in the Championship with 23 medals including six gold, 13 silver and four bronze medals.