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Jairaj Kemparaj Chavan is a fitness athlete, trainer, and founder of Jairaj Fitness Gym in Belgaum. From being a skinny, physically weak youngster to competing and winning at district, state, and national bodybuilding levels, his journey is built on discipline and determination. After leaving a stable career in a nationalized bank to follow his passion, Jairaj has spent over two decades transforming lives through fitness, personalized nutrition, and mindset coaching. A specialist in nutrigenomics, he continues to inspire people to lead healthier lifestyles. In 2026, he was honored with the Inspiring Leaders Award by Anupam Mittal, recognizing his impact in the fitness industry