Mohamed Haleem

Mohamed "Kesto" Haleem, (Dhivehi: މުޙައްމަދު ހަލީމް )(born September 14, 1964), is the founder of Muscle load Gymnasium and the co-founder of BodyBuilding Federation of Maldives(BBFM). He is a Maldivian entrepreneur well known for the introduction of Bodybuilding in Maldives.

Biography

Mohamed Haleem, (September 14, 1964) is the founder of Muscle load Gymnasium. He opened his personal gymnasium to the public in 1993. In 1997, Mohamed Haleem's father and his friend M W Deen founded the Bodybuilding Federation of Maldives (BBFM). Kesto, replaced his father as the Vice-Chairman of the BBFM after his death in 2001. Mohamed Haleem is a founder member of:

• Bodybuilding Federation of Maldives
• Commonwealth Bodybuilding federation
• South Asian Bodybuilding and fitness Federation
• World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation.

And Also a member of Asian Body Building Federation.

Early life

Haleem began his education at Montessori School, Malé. He then joined Majeediyya School to complete his secondary education. Haleem worked as a Deputy Immigration Officer of Maldives for 13 years.

Awards

• Certificate of Merit (IFBB) for promoting Bodybuilding and Fitness among Maldivians
• Bronze Medal (IFBB) for promoting Bodybuilding and Fitness among Maldivians from Ben Weider
• Silver Medal (IFBB) for promoting Bodybuilding and Fitness among Maldivians
• Silver Medal (IFBB) for promoting Bodybuilding and Fitness among South Asian region from Paul Chua
• ABBF 50th Anniversary Diamond pin

• Bronze Medal for Promotion Bodybuilding and fitness among Maldivians from Ben Weider