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Bodybuilder Byekwaso beams with joy after welcoming twins
With the arrival of the twins, Byekwaso's family now has five members, including his older son and daughter from his time in Uganda.
Ivan Byekwaso poses with his new borns Jacob and Jason, wife Victoria and daughter Maria in Hospital after the twins were born at Ulm Women's Hospital. (Courtesy photo.)
By: Michael Nsubuga, Journalist @New Vision
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Reigning Mr Olympia and five-time Mr Uganda bodybuilder Ivan Byekwaso is overjoyed after welcoming twins with his German wife, Victoria, and recently earning the honorary title of Ssalongo.
Victoria gave birth to two healthy boys, Jacob and Jason, at the Women's Hospital in Ulm on November 9, 2026, expanding their family alongside her six-year-old daughter, Maria, who was born in 2020.
With the arrival of the twins, Byekwaso's family now has five members, including his older son and daughter from his time in Uganda.
After winning some of the biggest titles in bodybuilding, including the INBA World Championships, Mr Universe, Mr World Cup and Mr Olympia championships last year, Byekwaso transitioned into training others. He is currently a certified fitness trainer in Germany, where he has lived for close to nine years.
The former INBA Mr Universe was wrongly pronounced dead in 2018 after relocating to Germany, where he was briefly imprisoned on what the story describes as trumped-up rape charges. Since marrying Victoria, he has settled in well with his family.
“I’m enjoying the greatest happiness! Yet, sometimes I find myself in tears when I look back and remember where God has brought me from and everything I have been through to get to where I am today,” Byekwaso said.
After winning some of the biggest titles in bodybuilding, including the INBA World Championships, Mr Universe, Mr World Cup and Mr Olympia championships last year, Byekwaso transitioned into training others. He is currently a certified fitness trainer in Germany, where he has lived for close to nine years.
The former INBA Mr Universe was wrongly pronounced dead in 2018 after relocating to Germany, where he was briefly imprisoned on what the story describes as trumped-up rape charges. Since marrying Victoria, he has settled in well with his family.
“I’m enjoying the greatest happiness! Yet, sometimes I find myself in tears when I look back and remember where God has brought me from and everything I have been through to get to where I am today,” Byekwaso said.
“Some time ago, even before my wife became pregnant, I told her that one day God would bless us with twins. I prayed, believed, and trusted God, and He answered my prayers.”
He expressed heartfelt gratitude to his wife, praising her as a wonderful, strong and truly remarkable woman.
“She has been a blessing in my life, and I thank God for her every day. Sometimes I find myself asking God, "Lord, why do You love me so much? Why have You shown me so much grace and mercy?"
“All I can do is remain grateful, because His love, faithfulness, and blessings are beyond anything I could ever have imagined. To God alone be all the glory!” Byekwaso stated.
He expressed heartfelt gratitude to his wife, praising her as a wonderful, strong and truly remarkable woman.
“She has been a blessing in my life, and I thank God for her every day. Sometimes I find myself asking God, "Lord, why do You love me so much? Why have You shown me so much grace and mercy?"
“All I can do is remain grateful, because His love, faithfulness, and blessings are beyond anything I could ever have imagined. To God alone be all the glory!” Byekwaso stated.