Mr. Pari Shajou

Mr. Pari Shajou, also known as Mister Pari Shajou () or Mr. Pari Sajou, is an annual bodybuilding competition held in Manipur, India, named after the term "Pari Shajou" from Meitei linguistic tradition. The event is part of a prestigious series of bodybuilding contests in the region, alongside titles such as Mr. Manipur, Mr. Khamba, Mr. Moirang Khamba, and Mr. Kangleipak for men, as well as Miss Kangleipak for women. Mr. Pari Shajou celebrates strength, discipline, and cultural heritage, serving as a platform to promote fitness and honor the legacy of Manipuri identity.
The competition is organized by Royal Fitness Academy (GYM), Thoubal, in collaboration with the Manipur Amateur Body Builder Association and Thoubal District Amateur Body Builder Association, in memory of late AK Kenar, a bodybuilder from MPSC.

 Categories 
The event includes different categories such as State Level Junior and Senior Open Bodybuilding, Thoubal District Level Fitness Contest, and Open Best Poser.

 Winners 
 2014 

 N Suraj Singh won the title of 2nd Mr. Pari Shajou 2014.
 He also won the State Open title representing Royal Gym, Ningombam.
 L Rishikanta from KBB Gym, Tera won the Junior State Level title.
 Md Wajir Ahmed from JBC, Singjamei won the Thoubal District Level title.

 2015 
 Overall champion:
 M China from Zoya Fitness & SPA, Chingmeirong, won the title of Mr. Pari Shajou 2015 at the 3rd Pari Shajou Bodybuilding Competition.
 2nd place went to Koijam Shashikanta from KFA, Singjamei.
 3rd place went to Th Athoi from Unique Gym.
 4th place was taken by Laitonjam Rishikanta from KBB Gym, Tera.

 Senior State Category:
 1st place: Haobijam John from Supper Gym, Khurai
 2nd place: Keisham Biswajit from Super Gym, Khurai
 3rd place: Russi Khuraijam from Supper Gym, Khurai
 4th place: P Chinta from Lucky Gym
 5th place: Washmir Khan from KFC, Chanchipur

 Thoubal District Open Category:
 1st place: Yengkhokpam Jubitra from Royal Fitness Academy, Thoubal
 2nd place: Moirangthem Vyas from Sky Fitness Centre
 3rd place: Wangkhem Binod Kumar from YPISM, Uripok
 4th place: L Bijen from Lamyanba Gym, Yairipok
 5th place: H Pravan Kumar from Lamyanba Gym, Yairipok

 2016 
 Laitonjam Rishikanta from Kanglei Body Builders' Gym won the title of 4th Mr. Pari Shajou State Level Bodybuilding and 1st Thoubal District Fitness Contest 2016.
 Laichombam Janshan from KBB Gym won the Junior title.
 Thokchom Gyanendro Meitei from Royal Gym, Ningomthong got 2nd place in the Senior category.
 Laishram Neta Singh from United Gym, Uripok got 3rd place.

 In the Junior category:
 Premson Das from ASK Gym, Kakching came 2nd.
 Yumnam Sitaljit Singh from Prabhabati Fitness Centre came 3rd.

 In the District Level Fitness Contest:
 Ksh Clinton Singh from ASK Gym, Kakching won 1st place.
 S Kishan Singh from Royal Fitness Academy, Thoubal came 2nd.
 Louriyam Premchandra from Slopeland Gym, Khongjom came 3rd.

 Related pages 
 Meitei martial arts
 Meitei traditional weapons
 Meitei traditional toys
 Meitei traditional games

 References 

Category:Bodybuilding
Category:Manipur
Category:Meitei culture
Category:Competitions