In an effort to pave the road to bodybuilding and fitness' biggest stage “Mr Olympia”, the Manipur Physique Alliance (MPA) is bringing the National Physique Committee (NPC) Championship to Manipur, which is the first of its kind.
Announcing the championship scheduled on April 23, state head of MPA, Rajkumari Poreinganbi, informed that the winner of the show will get an entry into the national championships and eventually in the pro-qualifier shows.
After winning the IFBB pro-card at the pro-qualifier show, the athletes can compete in various pro shows, she said, adding that by winning these shows or accumulating points, the person can get into the Mr Olympia show at Las Vegas, the biggest destination in the field of bodybuilding.
Stating that the NPC is the only amateur organisation recognised by the IFBB Professional League, which is the sanctioning body of various worlds’ largest professional contests, she said that the only route to Mr Olympia from Manipur is the NPC Manipur Championship.
The location and other details of the championship will be announced soon, she said, apprising all the potential athletics to take the opportunity of such a platform.
