Taking place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, this year’s championship has brought together world-class bodybuilders from 70 countries and territories.

In September this year, Mach won a gold medal in the men’s 55-kg category at the Asian Bodybuilding Championship in Thailand and also secured another gold in the men’s 60kg division at the Southeast Asia Championship.

The An Giang province-born athlete has successfully defended his regional champion title for years since he won the first in 2004.