Mr. Manipur

**Mr. Manipur** () is a prestigious annual bodybuilding competition held in the Indian state of Manipur, showcasing the state’s top male athletes in the field of physique and fitness. Organized to promote health, discipline, and athletic excellence, the event draws participants from across the state and serves as a platform for aspiring bodybuilders to gain recognition at both regional and national levels. Mr. Manipur is one of the oldest and most prominent bodybuilding titles in the region, alongside other competitions such as Mr. Khamba, Mr. Moirang Khamba, Mr. Pari Shajou and Mr. Kangleipak for men, and Miss Kangleipak for women. It is organised by All Manipur Body Builders Association (AMBBA).

## Categories and titles 
The state-level event features senior and junior men competing for top bodybuilding titles. Senior men compete in 9 weight categories, and junior men in 6 weight categories. Masters men compete in 3 age group categories. & in the 60 kg category in 2008.

### 2011 
* N. London Singh wins the Mr Manipur title at the 45th Senior Mr Manipur Contest, along with a Rs 50,000 cash prize. He had earlier won the Junior Mr India title in 2009.

* In other categories:

* The event includes the 46th Senior, 40th Junior, 22nd Masters, and 4th Women’s Fitness Championships, organized by the All Manipur Body Building and Fitness Association (AMBBA).

### 2021 
* AMBBA General Secretary Yumlembam Sunanta reports that 158 bodybuilders (men and women) from 56 gyms across Manipur take part in the 2021 competition.

* MPSC wins the overall team championship, while Royal Gym, Ningomthong is the runner-up. Kanglei Fitness Centre, Kiyamgei has the highest number of participants across all seven competition groups.

* W. Priyobrata of Liangtuang Gym Kamei Foundation and Bhopendra Nongmeikapam of Manipur Police Sports Club (MPSC) take second and third places.

* Melson Nongmeikapam of Royal Gym, Ningomthong finishes second and receives INR 50,000, while Konthoujam Arnold of Manipur Police Sports Club (MPSC) places third, earning INR 30,000.

Leimajam Nongthang, also from Royal Gym, won the overall junior title, and Laishram Okendra won the masters overall title.

Royal Gym, Ningomthong was named the overall team champion and had the highest number of participants. Their coach, Nongmeikapam Bhupendra, was awarded Best Coach.

Sangai Gym, Khagempalli finished as the first runners-up with 24 points, and Icon Gym, Hodam Leirak Maning was the second runners-up.

Junior Winners by Weight Category:

55 kg: Thounaojam Ajaysana (Humanity Plus Fitness Center, Uripok)

60 kg: Sanasam Lanchenba

65 kg: Phandom Arun (OGT Gym, New Checkon)

70 kg: Dhanaraj Gupta (Xtreme-Fitness, Mantripukhri)

75 kg: Thokchom Yaisana (Royal Gym)

75+ kg: Leimajam Nongthang (Royal Gymnasium)

Senior Men's Bodybuilding Winners:

55 kg: Anoubam Sushilkumar (Sangai Gym)

60 kg: Laishram Naresh (Iron Addict Fitness Gym)

65 kg: Laishram Neta (United Gym Manipur)

70 kg: Dhanraj Gupta (Xtreme Fitness)

75 kg: Keithellakpam Malemnganba (OGT Gym)

80 kg: Khumukcham Warren (Royal Gym)

85 kg: Wangkheirakpam Priyobarta (Liantuang Kamei Foundation)

90 kg: Maradona Kshetrimayum (Muscle Factory, Kakching)

90+ kg: Melson Nongmeikapam (Royal Gym)

Masters Bodybuilding Winners:

40–50 yrs: Laishram Okendro (MPSC)

50–60 yrs: Longjam Ratan (Icon Gym)

60+ yrs: Laishram Modhu (X-Fitness, Wangkhei)

Other Winners:

Women's Model Physique (Open): Zenika Naorem (Sangai Gym)

Women's Bodybuilding: Thokchom Sanjeeta (World Gym, Yaiskul)

Physically Challenged Bodybuilding (Open):

1st: Naorem Jayanta (Royal Fitness Academy, Thoubal)

2nd: Linthaongam Longmei (World Gym, Yaiskul)

Men’s Sports Physique:

1st: Oinam Libert (Eagle Guide Gym, Sagolband)

2nd: Leimapokpam Abhishek (Muscle Factory, Kakching)

3rd: Md Fazarul Hussain Epham (3 Brothers Gym, Kongpal)

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