{"id":30180,"date":"2026-09-27T20:42:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T20:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=30180"},"modified":"2026-09-27T20:42:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T20:42:34","slug":"laitonjam-rishikanta-crowned-champion-of-champions-at-58th-asian-bodybuilding-cships-the-sangai-express","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=30180","title":{"rendered":"Laitonjam Rishikanta crowned \u2018Champion of Champions\u2019 at 58th Asian Bodybuilding C\u2019ships &#8211; The Sangai Express"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n\t\t<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesangaiexpress.com\/Encyc\/2026\/9\/28\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-27-at-10.35.43-PM_202609280026405385_H@@IGHT_1080_W@@IDTH_787.jpg\" alt=\"Laitonjam Rishikanta \" title=\"Laitonjam Rishikanta \"\/><br \/>By Our Staff Reporter<br \/>IMPHAL, Sep 27 : Manipur\u2019s Laitonjam Rishikanta has scripted history by winning both the Senior Bodybuilding gold medal and the prestigious &#8216;Champion of Champions&#8217; (overall champion) title at the 58th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship.<br \/>Rishikanta, who trains at the United Gym in Naoremthong, has become the very first Manipuri bodybuilder to secure the overall champion title at an international event.<br \/>His historic victory adds to an illustrious career that already includes winning the Junior Mr Asia and Junior Mr World titles in 2017.<br \/>He is the son of Laitonjam Manoj and Indira Devi of Patsoi Part IV Makha Leikai, and is married to Sanju Devi of Kongba Uchekon.<br \/>Manipur athletes&#8217; stellar run at the continental event in Bangkok continued with brilliant performances from Pritam Nahakpam and Leishangthem Sarita.<br \/>Pritam Nahakpam clinched a gold medal in the Junior Men\u2019s up to 75 kg category.<br \/>The son of Nahakpam Ibungo and Mema from Kumbi IB Road, Pritam trains at the Khongbu Manga Fitness Centre.<br \/>Alongside various local championship titles, Pritam also recently won a gold medal at the 2nd Mr Northeast Bodybuilding &amp; 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