Amputee Officer Yudhishteer Bhujun Becomes Bodybuilding Champion

Title: Amputee Officer Yudhishteer Bhujun Becomes Bodybuilding Champion

Content: Two years after having his leg amputated, police officer Yudhishteer Bhujun wins his first bodybuilding competition and earns a Pro Card, showcasing extraordinary resilience.

On November 16, 2025, the gym buzzes with a unique energy. Fifty participants, their bodies sculpted by years of discipline, focus intently. Under the spotlight, one man prepares. Yudhishteer Bhujun, 35, a policeman for 13 years, steps onto the stage for his first bodybuilding competition, just a year after losing his leg.

The crowd cheers. The judges take note. In his mind, he reflects on the journey he’s taken. Twelve surgeries between Mauritius and India. Long nights filled with doubts. Days spent adjusting to his new body and reality. And crucially, a decision made somewhere between pain and hope: to refuse defeat.

When his name reverberates through the speakers, silence is broken. Yudhishteer Bhujun – Winner, Mr. Mauritius - Special Abilities Category. Moments later, the announcement that changes everything: Official Pro Card. A professional recognition. A passport to international competitions.

The applause is long and heartfelt. Eyes are moist. The Mauritius Bodybuilding and Fitness Foundation has crowned a champion who represents more than just an impressive physique: he is a national symbol of strength, discipline, and hope.

Just two years ago, none of this seemed possible. Yudhishteer lives in Pointe-aux-Piments, a village lulled by the gentle strength of the waves. It is here that he had to catch his breath after the toughest months of his life. It is also where he learned to relearn.

In 2023, during a police operation, his leg was crushed. Despite treatments, amputation became inevitable. Life, the future, certainties: everything once taken for granted slipped away. "At first, I couldn’t believe it. I was living in a fog. I didn’t know if I would ever live like before."

The surgeries came one after another. Months filled with patience, resilience, and also doubts. Nights when sleep wouldn’t come. Days spent observing his transformed body, negotiating with pain, seeking a new balance. "Each surgery was a step. Sometimes a small step, sometimes a hard one. But I knew I was moving forward."

His family stood by him through this fight. His brother Yovan, 28, an entrepreneur, remained by his side. The emotion was intense, but each drew strength from the other. "I had to stay strong. For them, for me. To prove that we can rise again."

But soon, his outlook shifted. He refused to let this challenge dictate what he would become.

This ability to hold on, Yudhishteer attributes in part to his profession. Before becoming a bodybuilder, he is a police officer. And he carries this job in his heart. A profession built on rigor, duty, and care for others. Thirteen years with the Central Police Station shaped him. Thirteen years learning calm in the storm, discipline, and self-control. "The job taught me mental strength. That’s what saved me."

Today, he leads a life almost identical to before. Each morning, he drives to the Central Police Station. He works normally. Even during his recovery, he stayed in touch with his colleagues. Many support him, encourage him, reminding him he’s not alone. This solidarity gives him the courage to move forward.

Of course, some things take more time. Some actions are new. But he refuses to see this as a limitation. "I want to show that you can live normally with a disability. You must never give up."

It is precisely this desire for normalcy that drives him to step into My Fit, his gym. When his rehabilitation begins, he realizes he must find a new compass. Something to rebuild, to regain control. And he finds this compass in sport. The first days are hesitant. His balance has changed. The weights feel heavier. His body sends him new signals. But his mind remains intact. "The gym became my therapy. That’s where I felt I could become myself again."

Pushing Limits

He trains six to seven times a week with almost military discipline. In the mornings, he works at the police. In the afternoons, he focuses on sports. A demanding pace, but it keeps him standing. Every session is a challenge. Every movement is a victory. And it’s not just the body he’s working on. It’s the mind, the will, the ability to rise again. For him, sport is a great way to forget and persevere, to move forward.

Under the supervision of his trainers Shaffik and Deen, he constantly pushes his limits. Like that squat which he is technically advised not to do – needing to lift 59 kilos – yet he manages it. Or that back machine he uses in his own way, refusing to compromise. Every obstacle becomes an invitation to go further.

As months go by, his transformation impresses. His coaches see an exceptional potential in him. A mix of discipline, endurance, and inner fire. Then one day, they mention the Mr. Mauritius competition, in the Special Abilities category, organized by the Mauritius Bodybuilding and Fitness Foundation. At first, he hesitates. The idea seems immense, almost unreal. "I thought: why not? Why not try? Why not show that anything is possible?"

He gives it his all. Nutrition, training, lifestyle, mental preparation – nothing is left to chance. And above all, he wants to send a message: "Even with an obstacle, extraordinary things can be achieved."

This brings us back to the evening of November 16 at JinFei. To that moment when his name resonates in the hall. To that Pro Card that makes him not only a Mauritian champion but an ambassador for Mauritius, not just for his physique, but for his fight, for his resilience, for the image of a man capable of turning his trials into strength.

Since that day, Yudhishteer repeats his mantra: "As long as there is life, there is hope." For him, this is not just a phrase. It’s a way of life. "Life is a battle. We must fight every day. I want to be a role model, especially for those going through tough times."

He insists: he doesn’t want to be seen as a hero. He wants to be seen as an example of perseverance. "With one leg less, it’s not easy, but I strive to do extraordinary things. Perseverance always pays off."

He now dreams of representing Mauritius abroad. And he knows he will do it. Because he has already accomplished the essential: to become himself again. His story is not just that of an athlete. It is a call to believe in oneself. A reminder that willpower can reinvent any destiny: "If my journey can help just one person not to give up, then it will have all made sense."