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Ade Rai

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I Gusti Agung Kusuma Yudha Rai
professional bodybuilder
Personal info
Bodybuilding nicknameAde Rai
Born (1970-05-06) May 6, 1970 (age 54)
Jakarta, Indonesia
Best statistics
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
Professional (Pro) career
Best win
  • Musclemania World Professional 2000
Medal record
Gold medal – first place 1997 SEA Games Bodybuilding

Ade Rai (born I Gusti Agung Kusuma Yudha Rai; 6 May 1970) is an Indonesian professional natural bodybuilder and businessman.[1]

In 1994, Ade Rai won his first national bodybuilding title at age 24.[1][2] His first international title was in 1995, when he won the Mr. Asia bodybuilding competition in Hong Kong.[1] In 1996, he won the Musclemania World USA.[1][2] The following year, he won gold medal for Indonesia at the 1997 Southeast Asian Games in Jakarta.[1][2] In 2000, he concluded his career on the professional competition circuit, winning the Superbody World Championship USA, as well a his second Musclemania World title.[1]

A successful entrepreneur in Indonesia, Ade Rai owns "Rai Fitness" fitness/bodybuilding gym chains throughout the country, including a restaurant. He is also the co-founder of Rai Institute.[citation needed] He is often called "the father of Indonesian bodybuilding" and is a vocal advocate of drug-free bodybuilding.[2][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Azwar, Amahl S. (August 3, 2021). "Indonesian icons: Ade Rai, the father of Indonesian bodybuilding". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Shrivastava, Arpita (January 26, 2024). "'I Lost Everything', The Father of Indonesian Bodybuilding Reminisces on How He Overcame Severe Adversities and Developed Warrior Mentality". Essentially Sports. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
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