Mr. Pari Shajou

Mr. Pari Shajou, also known as Mister Pari Shajou (ꯃꯤꯁ꯭ꯇꯔ ꯄꯥꯔꯤ ꯁꯥꯖꯧ) or Mr. Pari Sajou,[1][2] is an annual bodybuilding competition held in Manipur, India, named after the term "Pari Shajou" from Meitei linguistic tradition. The event is part of a prestigious series of bodybuilding contests in the region, alongside titles such as Mr. Manipur, Mr. Khamba, Mr. Moirang Khamba, and Mr. Kangleipak for men, as well as Miss Kangleipak for women. Mr. Pari Shajou celebrates strength, discipline, and cultural heritage, serving as a platform to promote fitness and honor the legacy of Manipuri identity. The competition is organized by Royal Fitness Academy (GYM), Thoubal, in collaboration with the Manipur Amateur Body Builder Association and Thoubal District Amateur Body Builder Association, in memory of late AK Kenar, a bodybuilder from MPSC.[3][4]

Categories

The event includes different categories such as State Level Junior and Senior Open Bodybuilding, Thoubal District Level Fitness Contest, and Open Best Poser.[5]

Winners

2014

  • N Suraj Singh won the title of 2nd Mr. Pari Shajou 2014.[6]
    • He also won the State Open title representing Royal Gym, Ningombam.[6]
  • L Rishikanta from KBB Gym, Tera won the Junior State Level title.[6]
  • Md Wajir Ahmed from JBC, Singjamei won the Thoubal District Level title.[6]

2015

  • Overall champion:[3]
    • M China from Zoya Fitness & SPA, Chingmeirong, won the title of Mr. Pari Shajou 2015 at the 3rd Pari Shajou Bodybuilding Competition.
    • 2nd place went to Koijam Shashikanta from KFA, Singjamei.
    • 3rd place went to Th Athoi from Unique Gym.
    • 4th place was taken by Laitonjam Rishikanta from KBB Gym, Tera.
  • Senior State Category:[3]
    • 1st place: Haobijam John from Supper Gym, Khurai
    • 2nd place: Keisham Biswajit from Super Gym, Khurai
    • 3rd place: Russi Khuraijam from Supper Gym, Khurai
    • 4th place: P Chinta from Lucky Gym
    • 5th place: Washmir Khan from KFC, Chanchipur
  • Thoubal District Open Category:[3]
    • 1st place: Yengkhokpam Jubitra from Royal Fitness Academy, Thoubal
    • 2nd place: Moirangthem Vyas from Sky Fitness Centre
    • 3rd place: Wangkhem Binod Kumar from YPISM, Uripok
    • 4th place: L Bijen from Lamyanba Gym, Yairipok
    • 5th place: H Pravan Kumar from Lamyanba Gym, Yairipok

2016

  • Laitonjam Rishikanta from Kanglei Body Builders' Gym won the title of 4th Mr. Pari Shajou State Level Bodybuilding and 1st Thoubal District Fitness Contest 2016.[7]
  • Laichombam Janshan from KBB Gym won the Junior title.[7]
  • Thokchom Gyanendro Meitei from Royal Gym, Ningomthong got 2nd place in the Senior category.[7]
  • Laishram Neta Singh from United Gym, Uripok got 3rd place.[7]
  • In the Junior category:[7]
    • Premson Das from ASK Gym, Kakching came 2nd.
    • Yumnam Sitaljit Singh from Prabhabati Fitness Centre came 3rd.
  • In the District Level Fitness Contest:[7]
    • Ksh Clinton Singh from ASK Gym, Kakching won 1st place.
    • S Kishan Singh from Royal Fitness Academy, Thoubal came 2nd.
    • Louriyam Premchandra from Slopeland Gym, Khongjom came 3rd.

See also

References

  1. ^ Admin, IT Web (2014-12-13). "2nd Pari Sajou Body Builder Contest". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  2. ^ "Body builder contest : 14th dec14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  3. ^ a b c d "3rd Pari Shajou Body Building Competition 2015 : 12th oct15 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  4. ^ "'Pari Shajou' body building contest ~ E-Pao! News About Manipur". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  5. ^ Khumukcham, Rinku (2018-10-14). "Mister Pari Shajou 2018 contest". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  6. ^ a b c d "N Suraj wins 2nd Mr Pari Shajou title : 17th dec14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "L Rishikanta wins Mr Pari Sajou title : 23rd oct16 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
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