Entries are invited for the Jai Matrubhoomi Foundation National Bodybuilding Championship, to be held at the Ravindra Natya Mandir in Mumbai on February 8 at 7.30 pm.

The event, being held under the auspices of the Indian Bodybuilding Federation and Maharashtra State Bodybuilders Association, will be inaugurated by Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh and deputy chief minister R R Patil.

The winner of the championship will be conferred the title 'Jai Matrubhoomi Shree 2005' and awarded a trophy and cash prize of Rs 1,00,000.

The first runner-up will get Rs 75,000 while the second runner-up be richer by Rs 50,000.

Apart from these prizes, there are attractive cash awards to be won for fourth to tenth places.

The total prize-money of Rs 400,000 that is being offered will make the event the richest bodybuilding championship held thus far.

Details about the competition can be had from Prashant Sawant, on 9820151518, Ramvilas Kanojia, on 98200 70561, Brian Passanha, on 9322216716, and Tusshar Kadamb, on 98202 24662.