Mr. Kangleipak, also known as Mister Kangleipak (ꯃꯤꯁ꯭ꯇꯔ ꯀꯪꯂꯩꯄꯥꯛ), is an annual bodybuilding competition held in Manipur, India, named after Kangleipak, the ancient Meitei name of the region that reflects its cultural and historical heritage. The event celebrates physical excellence, discipline, and dedication to fitness, bringing together male athletes from across the state to compete for the title. Positioned as a symbol of strength and cultural pride, Mr. Kangleipak stands alongside other notable state-level contests such as Mr. Manipur, Mr. Khamba, Mr. Moirang Khamba, and Mr. Pari Shajou for men, and Miss Kangleipak for women.[1][2][3]
It is organized by the Manipur Amateur Body Building Association (MABBA), and sponsored by Ningthemcha Ningol Chongtham Ongbi Sanatombi Devi Memorial Trust. The event features senior, junior, and sub-junior athletes who compete in four height categories: short, medium, tall, and super tall.
The contest aims to promote health and a disease-free lifestyle in Manipur. It encourages healthy competition and physical wellness.[2][3][1]
The men's physique competition features athletes competing in two height categories: above 172 cm and below 172 cm. The classic physique event is held as an open category.[2][3]
Laitonjam Rishikanta of Kanglei Body-Builders (KBB), Tera, was crowned Mr. Kangleipak at the first Fitness and seventh Mr. Kangleipak Contest, 2016. He won the gold medal in the senior tall group and claimed the overall title.[5]
L. Shantikumar of School of Body-Builders, Kwakeithel, won the junior Mr. Kangleipak title.[5]
L. Jamesson of KBB Gym, Tera, emerged as the winner in the sub-junior category.[5]
M. Amar of Sangai Gym clinched the Mr. Kangleipak title in the master category.[5]
Bribasil Yanglem of JBC Singjamei won the overall title in the men’s fitness event, 168 cm group.[5]
S. Bungcha of Super Gym, Khurai, claimed the title in the masters group (above 50 years).[5]
The Mr. Kangleipak Contest 2022 featured multiple bodybuilding and physique categories, with 96 teams from 17 gyms across Manipur participating.[8]
Sub-Junior Bodybuilding: Phamdom Arun of MK Fitness Centre won the sub-junior short category, with Nameirakpam Dutta (XTreme Fitness) and Leihao Mathew (Pravabati Fitness) finishing second and third. Wangkhem Naocha Meitei (SBBF) and W Sansan Singh (Smart Fitness) placed fourth and fifth.[8]
In the sub-junior medium height category, Yumnam Thomas of KBB Gym secured first place. Hijam Deepak Singh (Pravabati FC) and Elangbam Churchill (Emoinu Gym) came second and third, while Minaketan Hawaibam and Moirangthem Kabichandra, both from Smart Fitness, placed fourth and fifth.[8]
Moirangthem Lamjingba of KBB Gym claimed first place in both the sub-junior tall and super tall categories. In both events, Paikhomba Thoudam (Pravabati FC) came second, and Mutum Punshiba Meitei (MK Fitness Centre) placed third.[8]
Junior Bodybuilding: Khumukcham Warren of Smart Fitness–Nambol won the junior short height category, followed by Taibanglakpa Leishangthem (Pravabati Fitness), Moirangthem Pareihanba Meitei (Lamyanba Gym), Ningthoujam Raj (Lamyanba Gym), and Potsangbam Binod Meitei (MK Fitness Centre).[8]
In the junior medium height category, Ksh Sarjukumar of Pravabati FC finished first. Elangbam Jonish (MK Fitness Centre), Moirangthem Miliner (Lamyanba Gym), and Chongtham James (Icon Gym) placed second to fourth.[8]
Leishanthem Bishwarjit of YBBC Gym–Yurembam won the junior tall category, followed by Hawaibam Surdas (Pravabati FC), Phamdom Johnson (MK Fitness Centre), and Yaikhomba Sanabam (Lamyanba Gym).[8]
In the junior super tall category, Lourembam Napolean (Lamyanba Gym) finished first, Henba Thokchom (Pravabati FC) second, and Karnajit Huiningshungbam (MK Fitness Centre) third.[8]
Men's Physique: Oinam Libert Meitei (MK Fitness Centre) won the below 165 cm men's physique title. Longjam Johny and Kshetrimayum Sarojkumar (both from Pravabati Fitness Centre) placed second and third. Phamdom Arun Meetei (MK Fitness Centre) and Hawaibam Sushilkumar (Smart Fitness) came fourth and fifth.[8]
In the above 165 cm men's physique category, Hawaibam Surdas (Pravabati Fitness Centre) took first place. Leishangthem Bishwarjit Singh (YMBC Gym) and Moirangthem Sagar Singh (Blue Tooth Gym) finished second and third. Henba Thokchom (Pravabati FC) and Moirangthem Kabichandra (Smart Fitness) secured fourth and fifth places.[8]
Masters Bodybuilding: Chongtham Naochinglen of KBB Gym was crowned champion in the above 40 years category. Thongam Debajaji and Yumnam Tomba (both from 35 AR Royal Gym) finished second and third, and Laimayum Sekhorjit of NT Gym placed fourth.[8]
In the above 50 years category, Khumukcham Bijinta (KBB Gym) won first place, while Moirangthem Ranjit (NT Gym) came second.[8]
Ramaswami Karam and S Ruslam won titles at the Mr. Kangleipak 2024 bodybuilding contest. Ramaswami was the overall winner in the junior group, and Ruslam was the overall winner in the sub-junior group.[9]
