The world of bodybuilding mourns the loss of Ashish Sakharkar, a distinguished athlete who achieved the prestigious title of Mr. India four times in his illustrious career. The 43-year-old bodybuilder succumbed to an unspecified illness on Tuesday night. Sakharkar's health had been a concern for some time, and he was admitted to a hospital in south Mumbai last week due to health complications. Hiral Sheth, the general secretary of the Indian Bodybuilders Federation, confirmed the hospitalization, but specific details of the illness have not been disclosed to the public. The unexpected and untimely demise of this four-time Mr. India champion has left the sports community in disbelief. Expressions of grief poured in from all corners, with even Maharashtra State Chief Minister expressing condolences via Twitter.
