Mr. Kangleipak
Mr. Kangleipak, also known as Mister Kangleipak, 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.
It is organized by the Manipur Amateur Body Building Association, 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.
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.
Categories and prizes
Top 3 by Height Group
| Junior category | Cash prizes |
| 1st | ₹5,000 |
| 2nd | ₹3,000 |
| 3rd | ₹2,000 |
| 4th and 5th Place | ₹1,000 each |
| Sub-junior category | Cash prizes |
| 1st | ₹4,000 |
| 2nd | ₹3,000 |
| 3rd | ₹2,000 |
| 4th and 5th Place | ₹1,000 each |
Special Events
| Special Events | Cash prizes |
| Men's Physique | ₹30,000 |
| Men's Classic Physique | ₹20,000 |
| Women's Physique | ₹10,000 |
| Masters' Overall Winner | ₹10,000 |
Gym Teams
| Gym Teams | Cash prizes |
| Team Champion | ₹10,000 |
| Runners-up | ₹5,000 |
Winners
2012
- M Shaolin from Patriots Gym won the Mr. Kangleipak 2012 title at the MFDC Auditorium.
- W Priyobarta from United Gym won the Junior overall title.
2016
- Laitonjam Rishikanta of Kanglei Body-Builders, 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.
- L. Shantikumar of School of Body-Builders, Kwakeithel, won the junior Mr. Kangleipak title.
- L. Jamesson of KBB Gym, Tera, emerged as the winner in the sub-junior category.
- M. Amar of Sangai Gym clinched the Mr. Kangleipak title in the master category.
- Bribasil Yanglem of JBC Singjamei won the overall title in the men's fitness event, 168 cm group.
- S. Bungcha of Super Gym, Khurai, claimed the title in the masters group.
2019
- Senior Men's Category
- * Overall Senior Men's Winner: Laitonjam Rishikanta of KBB Gym, Tera
- * Short Category :
- ** 1st: L Neta Singh
- ** 2nd: Khaidem Washington Singh
- ** 3rd: Nirpen Singh
- ** 4th: Chingkheinganba
- ** 5th: Amom Suraj Meitei
- * Medium Category:
- ** 1st: Maradona Kshetrimayum
- ** 2nd: Wangkheirakpam Priyobarta Singh
- ** 3rd: Ayekpam Jagdish
- * Tall Category:
- ** 1st: Laitonjam Rishikanta
- ** 2nd: Mutum Amar Singh
- * Super Tall Category:
- ** 1st: RK Suresh
- ** 2nd: Longjam Shantikumar
- ** 3rd: Thiyam Premjit Meitei
- Sub-Junior Category
- * Short Category:
- ** 1st: Abujam Amarjit Luwang
- ** 2nd: Robert Mayanglambam
- ** 3rd: Sanajaoba Nongmeikapam
- ** 4th: Thounaojam Ajay Singh
- ** 5th: Md Shahabaj Shah
- * Medium Category:
- ** 1st: Yendrembam Rakesh Singh
- ** 2nd: Potshangbam Chandrakanta Singh
- ** 3rd: Nomthombam Sadananda Singh
- ** 4th: Hawaibam Surdas Singh
- ** 5th: Meisnam Ronaldo Singh
- * Tall Category:
- ** 1st: Konjengbam Dhruba Yotish
- ** 2nd: Maibam Karan
- Ch Rahul won the sub-junior tall title
- Junior Category
- * Short Group:
- ** 1st: Laishram Gopeshwor Meitei
- ** 2nd: Mutum Sanjit Singh
- ** 3rd: Lallen Dimngel
- ** 4th: Soraisham Kamcha Singh
- ** 5th: Thounaojam Alex Singh
- * Medium Group:
- ** 1st: H Minaketan Meitei
- ** 2nd: Soraisham Priyankar Singh
- ** 3rd: Keisham Jemson Meitei
- ** 4th: Maibam Ronald Singh
- ** 5th: Roni Moirangthem
- * Tall Group:
- ** 1st: Sh Malemnganba Meitei
- ** 2nd: N Niranjan Singh
- ** 3rd: Loitongbam Philip Singh
- * Super Tall Group:
- ** 1st: Sougrakpam Kishan Singh
- ** 2nd: T Malemnganba Meitei
- Women's Bodybuilding
- ** 1st: Engudam Kavita Devi
- ** 2nd: Sonia Laishangbam
- ** 3rd: N Bichitra Devi
- Physically Challenged: Yumlembam Chinglen won the title.
- Master's Category
- * 40 Years Group:
- ** 1st: Kangjam Dinesh
- ** 2nd: Dr. Satyakumar Singh Thokchom
- ** 3rd: Mutum Amar Singh
- ** 4th: Khaidem Washington Singh
- * 50 Years Group:
- ** 1st: Nameirakpam Ojit Singh
- ** 2nd: Salam Tomcha Singh
- ** 3rd: Kiran Singh
- ** 4th: Nameirakpam Ojit Singh
- * 60 Years Group:
- ** 1st: Chandam Indira Singh
- ** 2nd: Ngariyanbam Biramangol Singh
- ** 3rd: RK Naransana
- Men's Physique
- * Above 170 cm:
- ** 1st: Maradona Yumnam
- ** 2nd: Surfaraj
- ** 3rd: N Niranjan Singh
- ** 4th: Thiyam Premjit Meitei
- ** 5th: T Malemnganba Meitei
- * Below 170 cm:
- ** 1st: Mutum Sanjit Singh
- ** 2nd: Thounaojam Ajay Singh
- ** 3rd: Robert Mayanglambam
- ** 4th: Rajkumar Kenson Singh
- ** 6th: Hawaibam Surdas
2022
The Mr. Kangleipak Contest 2022 featured multiple bodybuilding and physique categories, with 96 teams from 17 gyms across Manipur participating.- Sub-Junior Bodybuilding: Phamdom Arun of MK Fitness Centre won the sub-junior short category, with Nameirakpam Dutta and Leihao Mathew finishing second and third. Wangkhem Naocha Meitei and W Sansan Singh placed fourth and fifth.
- In the sub-junior medium height category, Yumnam Thomas of KBB Gym secured first place. Hijam Deepak Singh and Elangbam Churchill came second and third, while Minaketan Hawaibam and Moirangthem Kabichandra, both from Smart Fitness, placed fourth and fifth.
- Moirangthem Lamjingba of KBB Gym claimed first place in both the sub-junior tall and super tall categories. In both events, Paikhomba Thoudam came second, and Mutum Punshiba Meitei placed third.
- Junior Bodybuilding: Khumukcham Warren of Smart Fitness–Nambol won the junior short height category, followed by Taibanglakpa Leishangthem, Moirangthem Pareihanba Meitei, Ningthoujam Raj, and Potsangbam Binod Meitei.
- In the junior medium height category, Ksh Sarjukumar of Pravabati FC finished first. Elangbam Jonish, Moirangthem Miliner, and Chongtham James placed second to fourth.
- Leishanthem Bishwarjit of YBBC Gym–Yurembam won the junior tall category, followed by Hawaibam Surdas, Phamdom Johnson, and Yaikhomba Sanabam.
- In the junior super tall category, Lourembam Napolean finished first, Henba Thokchom second, and Karnajit Huiningshungbam third.
- Men's Physique: Oinam Libert Meitei won the below 165 cm men's physique title. Longjam Johny and Kshetrimayum Sarojkumar placed second and third. Phamdom Arun Meetei and Hawaibam Sushilkumar came fourth and fifth.
- In the above 165 cm men's physique category, Hawaibam Surdas took first place. Leishangthem Bishwarjit Singh and Moirangthem Sagar Singh finished second and third. Henba Thokchom and Moirangthem Kabichandra secured fourth and fifth places.
- Masters Bodybuilding: Chongtham Naochinglen of KBB Gym was crowned champion in the above 40 years category. Thongam Debajaji and Yumnam Tomba finished second and third, and Laimayum Sekhorjit of NT Gym placed fourth.
- In the above 50 years category, Khumukcham Bijinta won first place, while Moirangthem Ranjit came second.