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\"Bodybuilder\"Naveed Butt, a Pakistani bodybuilder, doesn\u2019t let his polio diagnosis get in his way of competing. He spends most days in the gym preparing for the Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia titles, which will be held later this year in the United States. Over the years he has won numerous medals and awards, including the Mr. Olympia title in 2013 and 2014. In 2000, he represented his country during the Paralympic Games in Sydney. But despite being praised as a champion athlete by fans around the globe, there\u2019s an absence of bodybuilding fans among Pakistan\u2019s citizenry. Butt has approached the government numerous times seeking assistance and recognition of his achievements, but his requests have been ignored. \u201cI have managed to defeat polio, and bring home the biggest title in body building, yet I have received no recognition,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Naveed Butt, a Pakistani bodybuilder, doesn\u2019t let his polio diagnosis get in his way of competing. He spends most days in the gym preparing for the Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia titles, which will be held later this year in the United States. 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