Sazali Abdul Samad is a professional bodybuilder in Malaysia. [2] He was born in Batu Pahat, Johor Darul Takzim[3] on 8 August, 1967. His bodybuilding activity began in 1987, after registering as a member of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Bodybuilding Training Center at Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur.

Sazali has been involved in bodybuilding seriously since he was 25 years old.[4] In addition to training at Bukit Aman, Sazali also received training at the Taman Tasik Titiwangsa gymnasium, Kuala Lumpur. He is also a member of the Malaysian Bodybuilding Federation.

Background

Sazali was a police officer with the rank of sub-inspector.[5][6][7] His last day as a police officer was on 30 September, 2016. In the same year, following his retirement, Sazali established the Sazali Samad Academy[8] located at i-Tech Tower, Shaftsbury, Cyberjaya, Selangor, to unearth new talents in the world of bodybuilding. The academy was launched by the then Minister of Youth and Sports, Khairy Jamaluddin.[9]

In 2007, Sazali began coaching for Malaysia in preparation for Malaysian bodybuilding athletes for the SEA Games in Korat. Some of the athletes under Sazali's training were Tun Jahafar Abdul Rahim, Mohd Salim Mat Salleh, and Buda Anchah.

Achievements & awards

Sazali's first victory in bodybuilding was in the Mr. Kuala Lumpur/Selangor for the Bantamweight (65kg) category in 1989. This was followed by a victory in Mr. Malaysia in 1991,[5] which qualified him to represent the country at the Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Competition in South Korea.

Achievements

YearTournament
2018Gold medal in the 75kg category and second in the Open category at the China Sports Show Fearless Bodybuilding Physique and Bikini competition in Shanghai, China[10]
2014Mr Asia Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Championships in Macau[11]
Champion Mr Universe World Bodybuilding Championships in Mumbai, India[12]
2013Mr Universe in Hungary
2012Mr Universe in Budaors
2011Fifth place in the lightweight category (70 kg) in Bangkok, Thailand
2016Mr Universe Bantamweight category (under 65kg) in Tehran
2009Champion Asian Men's Bodybuilding Championships 2009 (under 70kg)
2008Runner-up 2008 IFBB Arnold Classic Bodybuilding, Fitness And Figure Competition
2007Champion Mr Universe 61st World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships, Lightweight category, in Jeju, South Korea
2006Silver Asian Games in Doha, Qatar
Champion World Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Bantamweight (65kg), in the Czech Republic
2005Runner-up Mr Universe World Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Bantamweight category (65kg) in Shanghai, China
Runner-up in bodybuilding for Bantamweight category of SEA Games in Manila, Philippines
Runner-up in the Bantamweight category of the Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Competition
2004Champion 2004 Mr Universe World Amateur Bodybuilding Competition, Bantamweight category (65kg) in Moscow, Russia
Champion Bantamweight category of the Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Competition
20032nd runner up 2003 World Amateur Bodybuilding Competition in the Bantamweight category (65kg) in Mumbai, India
Runner-up in the Lightweight category of the Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Competition
2000Champion Mr Universe World Amateur Bodybuilding Competition in the Bantamweight category (65kg) in Melaka, Malaysia
Champion Bantamweight category of the Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Competition
1999Fourth Place World Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Bantamweight category (65kg)
Champion Bantamweight category of the Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Competition
1998Sixth Place World Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Bantamweight category (65kg)
Champion Bantamweight category of the Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Competition
1997Fourth Place IFFB World Bodybuilding Competition Bantamweight category
Sixth Place World Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Bantamweight category (65kg)
Second place Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Bantamweight category
Champion Bantamweight bodybuilding SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia
1996Champion Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Bantamweight category
1995Third place Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Bantamweight category
1994Second place Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Bantamweight category
1993Second place Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Bantamweight category
Third place Bantamweight category SEA Games in Singapore
1992[13]Third place Bantamweight category Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Competition

Awards

YearAccolade
2007Male Athlete of the Year 2006 (Malaysia National Sports Awards 2007)
UMNO Outstanding Malay Award
2010National Sports Awards 2010 - National Sportsman
2013National Sports Awards 2013 - National Sportsman
Sports Writers Association of Malaysia (SAM) Athlete of the Year Award[14]
2014National Sports Awards 2014 - National Sportsman[15]
Malaysia Book Of Records 2014 ‘Outstanding Individual' Category[16]

Controversy

In September 2015, Sazali was suspended from Malaysian bodybuilding for failing a drug abuse test by the Malaysian Anti-Doping Agency (Adamas) due to his negligence in consuming supplements containing prohibited substances without his knowledge.[17][18] It resulted in Sazali receiving a 4-year suspension.

At the tail-end of his suspension and following his participation and victory in the 75kg category of the China Sport Show Fearless Bodybuilding Physique & Bikini Championship in Shanghai, China in May 2018, Sazali was suspended again for 4 years until September 2023 by the Malaysian Body Building Federation’s (MBBF) disciplinary committee.[19][20] Thus, Sazali decided to leave the Bodybuilding Federation Malaysia (MBBF), citing double standards.[21]

To continue with his bodybuilding career, Sazali appealed twice to have his suspension reduced but was rejected by the association.[22][23][24][25]

Comeback

2023 sees Sazali make a comeback to the competitive stage of professional bodybuilding after serving two consecutive suspensions spanning eight years. His first major competition is the Nabba Universe 2023 in October 2023 in the United Kingdom.[26]

Legacy

Sazali has three sons and two daughters. One of Sazali's son, Muhd Hazim Sazali, is following in his father's footsteps and has also ventured into the world of competitive bodybuilding.[27]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Character Remarks
2023 Baik Punya Ah Long Sazali's movie debut

Television

Year Title Character Channel Remarks
2023 Ubi Superstar Live Principal Astro Warna Cameo

References

  1. ↑ "Sazali Samad wins 10th Mr Universe title". thesun.my. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  3. ↑ "Bodybuilding champ Sazali submits second appeal to MBBF over doping suspension". Malay Mail. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  4. ↑ Rosly, Jumiati. "Dua 'Badang' Batu Pahat dikenang". Berita Harian. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  5. 1 2 "Sazali Samad, Wira Bina Badan PDRM, Juara WBPF Men's World Bodybuilding Championship". www.rmp.gov.my.
  6. ↑ HUAT, LIM TEIK. "Bodybuilding: Sazali seeking triple joy". The Star. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "IGP: Sazali's position in police force not affected by doping suspension". Malay Mail. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Akademi Sazali Samad platform generasi muda tonjol kebolehan dalam bina badan". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  9. ↑ "BINA BADAN- AKADEMI SAZALI SAMAD DITUBUHKAN [4 OKT 2016]". Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  10. ↑ "'It's a cruel blow' - Sazali Samad". Sports247. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  11. ↑ "Sazali is Mr Asia | New Straits Times". NST Online. 2 September 2014.
  12. ↑ "Sazali Samad Raih Gelaran Mr Universe Buat Kali Ke-10 - Sukan | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. 11 December 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  13. ↑ "Sazali Samad". Nutrition Pro. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  14. ↑ "Mr Universe Sazali Raih Trofi Anugerah Atlet Terbaik SAM - Sukan | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. 3 April 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  15. ↑ "Sazali, Nicol dinobat olahragawan dan olahragawati anugerah Sukan Negara 2014". www.astroawani.com.
  16. ↑ "MALEK NOOR SUMBER INSPIRASI SAYA – SAZALI". www.rmp.gov.my. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  17. ↑ "Sazali Samad digantung empat tahun selepas positif ujian doping - PBBM". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  18. ↑ "Kasihan Sazali Samad diumpamakan penagih dadah tegar". stadiumastro.com. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  19. ↑ Khalid, Mohd Khairie (9 June 2018). "Malek Noor: Know what you can and cannot do Sazali | New Straits Times". NST Online.
  20. ↑ Khalid, Mohd Khairie (4 June 2018). "Nasihat tak jalan". Harian Metro. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  21. ↑ Khalid, Mohd Khairie (7 June 2018). "Sazali accuses MBBF of 'double standards' | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  22. ↑ "Sazali Kemukakan Rayuan Kedua Kepada PBBM - Sukan | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  23. ↑ "PBBM tolak rayuan kedua Sazali". Berita Harian. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  24. ↑ SELVAM, KOUSALYA (7 November 2023). "Eight years offstage, a lifetime of lessons - Sazali Samad". Sinar Daily.
  25. ↑ "Bodybuilding champ Sazali submits second appeal to MBBF". www.dailyexpress.com.my. 5 October 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  26. ↑ SELVAM, KOUSALYA (23 October 2023). "From suspension to redemption: Nabba Universe 2023 to witness Sazali Samad's majestic comeback". Sinar Daily. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  27. ↑ "Mahu ikut jejak ayah". Harian Metro. Retrieved 23 November 2023.

See also

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