State bodybuilders return to warm reception

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jan 18 : State athletes who participated in the 16th National Senior Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship 2025 held at Belagavi, Karnataka from January 14 to 16 were accorded a warm reception upon their arrival at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport
Among 13 athletes representing Manipur at the National championship, Sanjeeta won a bronze medal in the women's open bodybuilding competition while Laishram Neta (men's -60 kg bodybuilding) and Melson Nongmeikapam  (men's 100+ kg bodybuilding) finished 4th and 5th in their respective weight events. Sanjeeta trains at World Gym, Yaiskul while Laishram Neta trains at UGM, Naoremthong and Melson Nongmeikapam trains at Royal Gym, Ningomthong.