In a sporting discipline long dominated by men, Yumnam Mamota Devi from Manipur emerged as one of India’s pioneering female bodybuilders, challenging traditional perceptions of women’s physical strength and achieving remarkable success at international championships. She is the first-ever Asian medal won by an Indian woman in bodybuilding. Her journey from a homemaker and mother
Thokchom Yaisana Meitei earned international recognition by winning junior bodybuilding gold medals at both the Asian and World Championships in 2024. Representing India in the Junior Men’s Bodybuilding up to 75 kg category, the athlete from Manipur achieved two significant victories in the same calendar year. His results made 2024 a memorable season in his
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Hawaibam Ricky’s rise from local bodybuilding competitions in Manipur to the world stage reflects years of training, discipline and determination. Training at Royal Gym in Ningomthong, Manipur, Ricky reached a milestone in his career by winning gold at the Junior Mr. World competition in 2025. His achievement followed a series of podium finishes at university,
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In the rich sporting narrative of India, the state of Manipur stands out as an elite powerhouse. Long before its modern athletes began winning Olympic medals in boxing or weightlifting, a historic milestone was reached on an arm wrestling table in the winter of 1986. It was a time when specialized coaching was practically non-existent,
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In the sporting lexicon of India, the northeastern state of Manipur holds a sacred place. It is a land that has consistently birthed champions who possess an extraordinary defiance of gravity and circumstance. From the legendary Kunjarani Devi to the iconic Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, the state has forged an unmatched legacy in the world of
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