Mr. Khamba


Mr. Khamba, also known as Mister Khamba, is an annual bodybuilding competition held in the Indian state of Manipur, named after Khamba, a legendary hero and paragon of masculinity in Meitei culture. Celebrated for his strength, valor, and physical prowess, Khuman Khamba serves as the symbolic inspiration for the event, which aims to promote fitness, discipline, and cultural pride among Manipuri youth. Mr. Khamba is part of a broader tradition of bodybuilding contests in the state, alongside other notable events such as Mr. Manipur, Mr. Moirang Khamba, Mr. Pari Shajou and Mr. Kangleipak for men, and Miss Kangleipak for women.
It is organized by the All Manipur Body Builders Association and the Body Builders' Association of Imphal West.
The 10th Mr Khamba 2023 Inter District Bodybuilding Championship was cancelled due to the 2023 crisis in Manipur. This event, usually held every year on Patriots' Day, was dedicated to the martyrs of the state. The All Manipur Body Builders Association also asked all district-level groups to cancel all bodybuilding competitions for 2023, which are usually held in July and August.

Winners

2019

  • Rishikanta Chandam from Imphal East won the Mr Khamba title at the 8th Mr Khamba 2019 Inter District Bodybuilding Contest, held at Unique Children School, Wangjing, on Patriots' Day.
  • Rishikanta got first place in the senior men's bodybuilding. Soraisham Priyankar Singh from Imphal West came second. Manishor Thoudam and Laishram Tombisana, both from Imphal East, came third and fourth.
  • In the men's fitness category, Puyam Gulip from Imphal West won first prize. Kshetrimayum Kanishka, Takhelmayum Malemnganba, Laikhuram Sachinanda, and Longjam Pradeepkumar got second to fifth places.
  • The junior bodybuilding title went to Khumukcham Warren Singh from Kakching. Sharungbam Malemnganba and Md Wahidur Rahaman got second and third. Boboy Ksh and Sakibur Yumkhaibam were fourth and fifth.
  • Khaidem Washington Singh won the masters title. Takhelambam Dushanta Singh, Md Matibur Rahaman, L Modhu, and Laishram Tombisana got second to fifth places.
  • In the physically challenged category, Ahongsangbam Nanao won first place, and Maisnam Joychandra Singh came second.

2022

  • L Dinesh from Bishnupur won the Mr Khamba title, and Solimla Jajo from Ukhrul won the women's Model Physique title at the 9th Mr Khamba Inter State Bodybuilding Championship. The event was organised at INA Hall, Moirang.
  • A total of 71 participants from 8 districts took part in various categories: Junior, Senior, Master, Physically Challenged, Men's Physique, and Women's Model Physique, all dedicated to the martyrs of Manipur.
  • Senior Men's Bodybuilding :
  • * 1st – L Dinesh
  • * 2nd – Wangkheirakpam Priyobarta
  • * 3rd – Laishram Neta
  • * 4th – Kiyam Dinesh
  • * 5th – Loitongbam Philip Singh
  • Women's Model Physique:
  • * 1st – Solimla Jajo, who also won silver at the Asian Championship in Maldives
  • * 2nd – Zenika Naorem
  • * 3rd – Raj Kumari Neha Devi
  • * 4th – Khayingthei Luithui
  • * 5th – Wonchui Luithui
  • Women's Bodybuilding:
  • * 1st – E Kavita Chanu
  • * 2nd – Karishma Chanu
  • Men's Physique:
  • * 1st – Warshim Chesam
  • * 2nd – Mangai Arambam
  • * 3rd – Sagolshem Shanjiv
  • * 4th – Naorem Fredy
  • * 5th – Laitonjam Gulshan
  • Masters Bodybuilding:
  • * 1st – Thokchom Boboi
  • * 2nd – Chingthang Nambam
  • * 3rd – Wahengbam Neta Chandra
  • * 4th – L Kiran
  • * 5th – L Modhu
  • Junior Bodybuilding:
  • * 1st – Kshetrimayum Niraj
  • * 2nd – Thounaojam Marco
  • * 3rd – Karam Birjit
  • * 4th – Sarat Lunminthang Taothang
  • * 5th – Thiyam Rohit Singh

2024

  • Laitonjam Rishikanta from Imphal West won the Mr Khamba title by coming first in the senior men's bodybuilding category at the 10th Mr Khamba Inter District State Level Bodybuilding Contest 2024. The event was held at Naoremthong Laishram Khulem Leikai community hall and was dedicated to the martyrs of Manipur.
  • 52 athletes from 6 districts compete in various categories: junior, senior, masters, physically challenged, men's sports physique, and women's model physique.
  • Senior Men's Bodybuilding:
  • * 1st – L Rishikanta
  • * 2nd – Thokchom Gyanendra Meetei
  • * 3rd – Md Fajirul Haque
  • Junior Men's Bodybuilding:
  • * 1st – Mayanglambam Olenjit
  • * 2nd – Jackson Khumbongmayum
  • * 3rd – Yuvraj Sonar
  • Physically Challenged:
  • * Winner – Naorem Jayenta
  • Masters Category:
  • * 1st – Longjam Boinao
  • * 2nd – Potsangbam Bonny
  • * 3rd – Maibam Bharatsemba
  • Men's Sports Physique:
  • * 1st – Hawaibam Surdas
  • * 2nd – Warshim Chesam
  • * 3rd – Leimapokpam Abhishek
  • Women's Model Physique:
  • * 1st – Zenika Naorem
  • * 2nd – Leishimi Raihing
  • * 3rd – Alle Pamei