Danie Dharma (born July 25, 1986) is a Singaporean bodybuilder and professional wrestler. He is the 2016 Mr. Singapore, 2017 Mr. Singapore Classic, 2017 Asian Championship Classic Physique winner and the 2023 NPC Worldwide Singapore Men's Bodybuilding winner. He performs under the ring name Destroyer Dharma at Singapore Pro Wrestling (SPW) and is a former SPW Singapore Champion and three time SPW NBCB Champion.[3][4]
Danie Dharma | |
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Born | Danie Dharma July 25, 1986 [1] |
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Ring name(s) | Destroyer Dharma |
Billed height | 5 ft 7 in (171 cm) [1] |
Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) [2] |
Billed from | Singapore |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | Republic of Singapore Navy |
Years of service | 2006–2016 |
Rank | ![]() |
Early life
editDanie Dharma was born in Singapore on July 25, 1986.[3] He was severely bullied as a child, due to his small size and stature, and the fact that he was an ethnic minority, being the only Indian Singaporean in a majority Chinese Singaporean environment. In order to prevent being further bullied, Dharma took up bodybuilding in 2001.[5][6][7]
Bodybuilding career
editAfter being bullied as a child, Dharma took up bodybuilding in 2001.[5][6][7] From 2005 to 2010, Dharma would win various local bodybuilding competitions. During 2012 to 2016, Dharma won four Singapore National Bodybuilding Championships.[8][9] In 2016, Dharma would win the title of Mr. Singapore.[10][11] Dharma won the inaugural Mr. Singapore Classic competition in 2017.[12] During 2017, Dharma won the Asian Championship Classic Physique.[13] In 2018, Dharma was a finalist of the Singapore Men's Health Cover Guy contest.[14] During 2018, Dharma would also win the World Regional Championships Classic Physique Class B Category.[15] In 2023, Dharma would make a return to bodybuilding after a long hiatus due to him pursuing his professional wrestling career and Covid-19. He competed in the NPC Worldwide Singapore Showdown in February 2023, where he was crowned light heavyweight and overall winner in men's bodybuilding.[16]
Professional wrestling career
editSingapore Pro Wrestling (2016-present)
editDharma made his debut in 2016, to aid "The Statement" Andruew Tang, in his match against Cima.[17] Later that year, Dharma made his in-ring debut under the ring name, Destroyer Dharma, where he beat Rowdy Ranga.[18] Dharma would go on to be the "muscle" for the faction Onslaught, which previously consisted of Tang and Kaiser Trexxus.[19] In 2018, Dharma wrestled in a charity event for Singapore's migrant workers.[20] In July 2019, Dharma was attacked by Da Butcherman, at a local gym, in a publicity stunt.[21] During July, Dharma defeated Aiden Rex and Butcherman in a three way match to win the SPW Singapore Championship, becoming its 5th champion.[22][23]
In November 2019, Dharma participated in a three way match against Black Arrow, and Butcherman, where he would lose the Singapore Championship to Butcherman.[24][25] His feud continued as he lost to Butcherman, for the second time, in a no-disqualification match.[26] At SPW Prove: Alive & Kicking #1, Dharma would turn on Onslaught, teaming with Aiden Rex to defeat Tang and Trexxus.[27] In July 2022, Dharma would team with BGJ to defeat CIMA and Issei Onitsuka.[28] In October, Dharma would win the NBCB Battle Royal to become the inaugural SPW NBCB Champion. At SPW X: Astronomical Anniversary Day 1, Dharma would lose the NBCB belt to Kelly Kimberly. He would pin her after the match to win back his championship. On Day 2, Dharma would lose his title to Meta. Later that night, Dharma would defeat BGJ to win the NBCB Championship for the third time.
Personal life
editFrom 2006 to 2016, Dharma served in the Republic of Singapore Navy as a Weapon Control Specialist attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.[9][29] Dharma is also a personal trainer.[30]
Championships and accomplishments
editBodybuilding
edit- Muscle Storm 2006 below 70 kg category Champion [8]
- Muscle Explosion I 2007 below 21years old Champion [8]
- Muscle Explosion II 2009 below 70 kg Champion [8]
- Muscle Explosion III 2010 Junior above 70 kg Champion [8]
- Muscle Explosion III 2010 Classic above 170 cm Champion [8]
- Singapore National Bodybuilding Championships 2012 below 75 kg Champion [8]
- Singapore National Bodybuilding Championships 2012 Classic above 165 cm Champion [8]
- Singapore National Bodybuilding Championships 2015 Men's open below 80 kg Champion [9][8]
- Singapore National Bodybuilding Championships 2016 Men's open below 85 kg Champion [8]
- Mr. Singapore 2016 [10][8]
- Mr. Singapore Classic 2017 [10][8]
- Asian Championship Classic Physique 2017 [13]
- World Regional Championships Classic Physique Class B Category 2018 [15]
- NPC Worldwide Singapore Men's Bodybuilding Light Heavyweight 2023 Winner [16]
- NPC Worldwide Singapore Men's Bodybuilding 2023 Overall Winner [16]
Professional Wrestling
editReferences
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- ^ a b "SPW". Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "SPW - CAGEMATCH".
- ^ a b Danie Dharma - Overcoming School Bullying (Marubadiyum Episode 4) (Part 2), retrieved 2022-04-27
- ^ a b "MeGoEvent". MeGoEvent. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ a b Dharma, Danie (2021-04-22). "DHARMA BODYBUILDING: Introduction". DHARMA BODYBUILDING. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Personal Training with Mr Singapore 2016 - Danie Dharma". www.nutri-forefront.com. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ a b c "About Danie Dharma". Dharma Bodybuilding. 2015-12-10. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ a b c Auto, Hermes (2017-10-22). "Bodybuilding: Sasi Zura takes record-breaking 4th Mr Singapore title at the FM League National C'ships | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ Priscilla (2017-09-23). "Kevin Chiak: passion for bodybuilding | PrisChew Dot Com". www.prischew.com. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "National Physique and Bodybuilding Athletes Shines At The Nationals - Fitness Movement League". Metropolitant. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ a b Danie Dharma wins the Asian Championship Classic Physique Category 2017 (Posedown included), retrieved 2022-04-27
- ^ "MEN'S HEALTH COVER GUY 2018 - Singapore Bodybuilder Danie Dharma video. STAYHOME.COM.SG #StayHomeWithSPH". #stayhomewithSPH. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ a b Danie Dharma Wins the Classic Physique Class B Category - World Regional Championships 2018, retrieved 2022-04-27
- ^ a b c "Contests | NPC News Online". contests.npcnewsonline.com. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
- ^ Destroyer Dharma Pro-Wrestling Debut, retrieved 2022-04-27
- ^ "Bodyslam Fan". bodyslamfan.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ The Onslaught Approaches, retrieved 2022-05-27
- ^ "A Wrestling Match to Honor Singapore's Migrant Workers". www.vice.com. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "That's wack: Wrestler posts CCTV video of himself getting attacked, then announces it was publicity stunt | Coconuts". Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ a b SPW Oriental Storm Aiden Rex vs Butcherman vs Destroyer Dharma, retrieved 2022-04-27
- ^ a b "SPW vs OWE: Oriental Storm - CAGEMATCH".
- ^ SPW Into the Mist - Singapore Championship - Black Arrow vs Destroyer Dharma (C) - Da Butcherman, retrieved 2022-04-26
- ^ "SPW Into The Mist - CAGEMATCH".
- ^ FULL MATCH Da Butcherman(c) VS Destroyer Dharma | Singapore Championship | SPW No Guts No Glory, retrieved 2022-04-27
- ^ Onslaught vs Aiden rex & Mystery Partner | Tag Team Match | SPW Prove Alive and Kicking, retrieved 2022-12-03
- ^ International Tag Team Bout - BGJ & Destroyer Dharma vs CIMA & Issei Onitsuka | SPW Battlefront, retrieved 2022-10-07
- ^ "Danie Dharma - Linkedin".
- ^ "5 Tips for Gaining Muscle and Losing Fat | Learn". Singapore Sports Hub | Here to Play. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2022-04-27.