5 bodybuilders to represent Manipur in 12th Federation Cup

A seven-member Manipur bodybuilding team, including five bodybuilders, were selected to represent the northeastern state in the upcoming 12th Federation Cup 2023, senior men’s and women’s bodybuilding and men’s and women’s physique sports championship at Nainital, Uttarakhand on  April 14 and 15 this year, officials of All Manipur Body Building Association (AMBBA)said.

The selection trials for making the Manipur bodybuilding team was conducted by AMBBA on Saturday, they said.

The selected bodybuilders include L Sobhaschandra Singh (85 kg) of Manipur Police Sports Club (Men’s bodybuilding); Leishangthem Sarita(Open category)of Royal Fitness Academy Thoubal in women’s bodybuilding; Engudam Kavita Chanu(Open category)of Friends Fitness Gym; Tera  in women’s bodybuilding; Matonthei Raleng and Mayoshin Khapai Tanao Shimrah both from Royal Gym Ukhrul (Open category) in women’s sports model physique competition.

The two officials of AMBBA to accompany the state bodybuilders are Y Nirbir Singh (Manager cum coach) and W Jamuna Devi (Assistant coach), according to a press release of AMBBA. Imphal, Feb. 25 (EMN)