Vietnamese bodybuilder Pham Van Mach has successfully defended his champion title at the 2009 Southeast Asia Bodybuilding Championship in Thailand.

Mach won gold in the men’s 60kg category after competing with 12 other bodybuilders.

Two other Vietnamese bodybuilders Nguyen Van Lam and Nguyen Hai Au also brought home two bronze medals in the men’s 65kg and 70kg classes, respectively.

The championship which took place from August 13-16 drew the participation of almost all countries in the region./.