Ukhrul to host first bodybuilding championship
Source: Chronicle News Service / R Lester Makang
Ukhrul, May 24 2024:
Bodybuilders' Association of Ukhrul District (BAUD) will host its inaugural bodybuilding championship on August 10, 2024, under the auspices of All Manipur Bodybuilders' Association (AMBBA), aiming to showcase the exceptional talent of aspiring local athletes.
BAUD president Ayo Luithui informed that the upcoming championship will be the first ever such event in the history of Ukhrul, while adding that the venue for the historic event is yet to be decided.
He revealed that the championship will feature four categories including Junior Men's (21 years and below), Senior Men's (Open), Men's Model Physique (Open) and Women's Model Physique (Open).
Luithui further disclosed that the event aims to champion the cause against drug abuse, the championship echoes the powerful slogan: No to Drugs, Yes to Life! Sport for a Change!' .
Participants and interested individuals may contact Royal Gymnasium, Ukhrul for inquiries and registration, he added.
Notably, Ukhrul and Kamjong districts have consistently produced remarkable athletes who have garnered numerous medals for the district, Manipur, and India in state, national, and international competitions.
Meanwhile, BAUD has extended its gratitude to chief minister N Biren Singh, Ukhrul MLA Ram Muivah, former BJP MLA candidate and renowned footballer Somatai Shaiza, IGP IK Muivah and high-ranking officials of Ukhrul district as well as Manipur Olympic Association, AMBBA president NK Ratan and general secretary Sunanta, CSOs and students bodies of Ukhrul district.
Special thanks were also extended to Irfan (Multi Sports Nutrition), Chelle Khundrakpam (Manipur Home Nutrition), Roshan and Karnajit (KR Nutrition), Donny Palmei (Muscle Builder Nutrition), Lukhoi (Animal Booster Nutrition), and the media of Ukhrul district for their contributions.