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Pratibha Thapliyal is a IBBF bodybuilder. She won the gold medal at the 13th Mr. India Senior Women's Bodybuilding Competition in 2023, the bronze medal at the 55th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in Kathmandu, Nepal, and another bronze at the 14th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in Wonju City, South Korea. She was honored with the "Uttaranchal Nari Shakti Samman" by Uttaranchal University on International Women's Day for her contributions to bodybuilding and fitness advocacy.

Early Life and Background
Pratibha Thapliyal was born and raised in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. During her school and college years, she was actively involved in sports, excelling in volleyball and cricket. Having been an athlete of the national level volleyball and Uttarakhand female cricket team, she had represented Uttarakhand as the captain of the state's volleyball team in her sports career during university time, showing her athletic prowess from an early age. After her marriage, Her foray into bodybuilding began after she encountered thyroid issues and was advised to exercise as a part of her health management regimen.

Personal Life
Pratibha is married to Bhupesh Thapliyal, who serves as her trainer and dietician. The couple has two sons. Bhupesh has played a pivotal role in Pratibha's bodybuilding career, encouraging her to pursue the sport after recognizing her natural aptitude for weight training.

Body Building Titles
Pratibha Thapliyal has earned several accolades in her bodybuilding career, which include:


 * 14th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship 2023 (Wonju City, Gangwon Province, South Korea) - 3rd Place (Bronze Medal)
 * 55th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship 2023 (Kathmandu, Nepal) - 3rd Place (Bronze Medal)


 * 13th Mr. India Senior Women's Bodybuilding Competition 2023 (Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh) - 1st Position (Gold Medal)

Advocacy and Impact
Pratibha Thapliyal is a staunch advocate for fitness among homemakers, emphasizing the importance of exercise for maintaining health. Her transformation from battling thyroid issues to becoming a national bodybuilding champion is a testament to her determination and the significant support from her family. She continues to inspire many, demonstrating that it is possible to achieve one's goals with perseverance and familial support.

Recent Honors and Future Plans

 * On March 12th, 2023, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Sh. Pushkar Singh Dhami honored Pratibha Thapliyal providing Sushma Swaraj Award in a program organized by Mahanagar Mahila Morcha Dehradun.
 * Pratibha was honored by Uttaranchal University with the "Uttaranchal Nari Shakti Samman" on International Women's Day, in recognition of her contributions and achievements in bodybuilding.

Media Coverage
Pratibha Thapliyal's journey and achievements have been extensively covered by various media outlets:

1) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/pratibha-thapliyal-wins-national-womens-bodybuilding-championship-pauri-garhwal-uttarakhand-indian-body-building-federation/photostory/98558043.cms
 * Times of India covered Pratibha's journey to win the WC:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/43yo-becomes-1st-indian-female-bodybuilder-win-wc-medal/articleshow/105276912.cms
 * Publication in the Times of India

2) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/43yo-becomes-1st-indian-female-bodybuilder-win-wc-medal/articleshow/105276912.cms https://www.abplive.com/states/up-uk/uttarakhand-pratibha-thapliyal-won-gold-medal-in-13th-national-woman-bodybuilding-championship-ann-2355492
 * IndiaTimes for a detailed coverage of her personal and professional journey.
 * Drishti IAS for information on her selection for international championships.(https://www.drishtiias.com/state-pcs-current-affairs/uttarakhand-pratibha-thapliyal-selected-for-asia-world-bodybuilding-championship)
 * Zee News India: [Article on Pratibha Thapliyal](https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/up-uttarakhand/video/watch-video-of-mother-of-two-children-pratibha-thapliyal-won-national-bodybuilding-championship-smup/1353181)
 * India.com: [News on Pratibha Thapliyal](https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/uttarakhand)
 * Times of India: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/43yo-becomes-1st-indian-female-bodybuilder-win-wc-medal/articleshow/105276912.cms
 * ABP:

https://www.bbc.com/hindi/media-64952410
 * BBC :

https://hindi.news18.com/news/uttarakhand/almora-bodybuilder-pratibha-thapliyal-won-big-competition-mother-of-two-children-7242987.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2qJVAXtarz3JYl_XqzrmCLf1rmGoquEmAmw_IuRURRLvd4TcSBzHA3M18_aem_Y9k9ZDWvbQzKGX2E-OTCQQ&sfnsn=wiwspwa
 * Newtv18:


 * ETV BHARAT: https://www.etvbharat.com/amp/hindi/delhi/bharat/pratibha-thapliyal-became-a-first-woman-body-builder-of-uttarakhand/na20221007195844567567283

https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/women/inspiring-journey-of-uttarakhand-first-woman-bodybuilder-pratibha-thapliyal-in-telugu/6207/123213085
 * EENADU :

https://www.rajyasameeksha.com/uttarakhand/21676-dehradun-bodybuilder-pratibha-thapliyal-to-take-part-in-national-competition
 * Rajya Sameeksha :

https://www.etvbharat.com/hindi/uttarakhand/state/dehradun/exclusive-conversation-with-bodybuilder-pratibha-thapliyal-after-won-bronze-medal-in-world-bodybuilding-championships-2023/uttarakhand20231117172948399399437?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1S3jmyKCNcVCtf3PoaxjB3YgoKmY9FCU9YVU8AEnRPvLM4zqyDuDq30p0_aem_fQvpw_j81ZFiYpE6MoknHQ&sfnsn=wiwspwa
 * ETV BHARAT:

https://devbhoomidarshan17.com/44234-2-uttarakhand-news-bodybuilder-pratibha-thapliyal-of-pauri-won-gold-medal-in-bodybuilding-championship/
 * DEV BHOOMI:

https://garhwalpost.in/uttarakhandi-body-builder-selected-for-world-championship/
 * GARHWAL POST:

https://tv9bangla.com/sports/mother-of-two-from-dehradun-bags-gold-in-national-bodybuilding-championship-au5-766214.html/amp
 * TV9BANGLA:

https://tv9telugu.com/sports/pratibha-thapliyal-41-year-old-homemaker-mother-of-2-won-gold-bodybuilding-national-championship-au58-907769.html/amp
 * TV9TELUGU:

https://news18marathi.com/amp/national/mother-of-two-children-bodybuilder-pratibha-thapliyal-won-big-competition-mhij-1019837.html
 * NEWS18MARATHI:

https://www.tv9hindi.com/sports/other-sports/pratibha-thapliyal-41-year-old-homemaker-mother-of-2-won-gold-bodybuilding-national-championship-au115-1760432.html/amp
 * TV9HINDI: