The halls of Yerevan, Armenia, reverberated with applause as CMC CAT INDIA made history at the Eurasia ABMU Golden Cup 2025—clinching victories in all 11 categories entered. With just 7 participants, Team India achieved a clean sweep, cementing the country’s reputation as a rising powerhouse in international hairdressing and beauty artistry.
Meet Our Champions:
- Uttam Parekh – 1st Place Avant Garde & 1st Place Salon Look Woman – Creative
- Yogesh Nikam – 4th Place Salon Look Man & 3rd Place Avant Garde
- Sandeep Yadav – 2nd Place Avant Garde & 3rd Place Salon Look Woman – Creative
- Arvind Valand – 3rd Place Salon Look Man & 5th Place Salon Look Woman
- Brajesh Sarathe – 3rd Place Salon Look Woman
- Ghanshyam Gadhadara – 1st Place Evening Gala
- Piyush Valand – 3rd Place Razor Low Fade
Final Look!
Team CMC CAT India (L to R)- Ghanshyam Gadhadara, Arvind Valand, Brajesh Sarathe, Sandeep Yadav, Vikram Pania, Uttam Parekh, Yogesh Nikam & Piyush Valand
Piyush & Arvind
Piyush Valand
Uttam Parekh
Yogesh Nikam
Brajesh Sarathe
This remarkable achievement is a testament not just to the talent and skills of each competitor but to the power of teamwork and preparation. As an observer on the ground, what stood out was the spirit of collaboration that filled the prep room the day before the event. Artists worked side-by-side, perfecting dummies, mixing colours, and sharing advice—each look honed to perfection through group effort and creative synergy.
The atmosphere was electric. Each participant supported one another, ensuring every model and dummy represented effort and hard work. There was energy in every detail—colour application, intricate styling, final checks—fuelled by the common goal of bringing glory to the country.
At the heart of this winning team was the unwavering leadership of Vikram J Pania (VJP), President of CMC CAT India. On the ground at every step, Vikram led not only with vision but with action—coordinating logistics, solving last-minute challenges, and motivating every artist to put forth their best. His commitment and mentorship were the backbone of the team’s morale and strategy, exemplifying what it means to champion Indian talent on a world stage. Vikram’s presence brought forth unity and qualities that echoed in India’s historic victory.
Winning across all 11 categories is no small feat; it reflects months of planning, practicing, and relentless commitment. This victory not only brings pride to India’s hair and beauty industry but also inspires the next generation of artists to dream big and work together.
As we celebrate these champions, our focus now turns to the World Cup in London, UK, 2025. With lessons learned and the momentum of this historic sweep, Team India moves forward—ready to take on the world stage, united by passion, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Congratulations once again to the entire Team India and the artists who make us proud on the global stage!
