Do you know Arambam Boby? A Big NO, right? Well, nobody knows him except a few people from Manipur and this is the only man who has represented India in various bodybuilding national and international competitions and won 5 times Mr. World Body Building Championships ever any other Indian has achieved the same.
It is very regretful to know that nobody knows such an amazing and talented athlete who can easily become an inspiration to all. Whether we call our not so much interest in seeing bodybuilding championship or we can simply blame on the media coverage which was none. No matter who is responsible for the same, nothing is too late. We have tried to cover up more and more information about this amazing YOUTH ICON OF INDIA who should be known to each and every citizen exactly in such a manner as everyone, including a child, knows to the famous cricketers, like- Virat Kohli, M.S Dhoni, and others.
MEET UP WITH one and only Arambam Boby who is having an extraordinary journey of a world championship, enough to be an inspiration to all. He is the one who won the title of Mr. World in the 2nd World Body Building and Physique Sports Federation in 2010. And that was the period he was completely unstoppable. He has participated in various national and international championships and won multiple titles along with the heart of the people. Here is a quick snapshot of his ultimate achievements-
1st Place (Overall Title) National Championship
Sr. National Body Building Championship (Andhra Pradesh) 1998
Sr. National Body Building Championship ( Muddrabidi, Karnataka) 1999
Sr. National Body Building Championship
( Bhav Nagar, Gujarat) 2000
Sr. National Body Building Championship
( Ernakulam , Kerala) 2001
Sr. National Body Building Championship
( Howrah, West Bengal ) 2002
Sr. National Body Building Championship
(Cooch Bihar, West Bengal) 2005
Sr. National Body Building Championship
(Mumbai.) 2006
Sr. National Body Building Championship
( Nellore, Andhra Pradesh ) 2007
Mr. Saraighat Body Building Championship (Guwahati Asaam ) 2007
Mr. Saraighat Body Building Championship (Guwahati Asaam ) 2010
Sr. National Body Building Championship ( Guwahati Assam, ) 2010 (Most Muscular Man of India )
Federation Cup Body Building Championship (Jaipur, Rajasthan ) 2010 (Most Muscular Man of India )
1st Place (Overall Title) International Championship
South Asia Body Building Championship (Kathmandu, Nepal ) 2010
Mr. World Body Building Championship ( Varanasi, India ) 2010 (Mr. Universe)
8th South Asia Body Building Championship (Bhutan, Thimphu) 2011
Mr. World Body Building Championship (Malaysia, Malacca) 2011 ( Mr. Universe)
After winning so many titles, this athlete is still not recognized by most of the Indian people, including our Government. Flashing back to his life, Mr. Boby has a very simple family background. He was very young when his father expired and brought up by his mother. The period was very tough for Mr. Boby due to financial issues and lack of family support, but still, he didn’t give up and worked hard to shape his body, unlike others. His spirit, hard work and never give up attitude pushed him so hard, and finally, he has achieved lots of achievements, but NO RECOGNITION. His ultimate journey from nook and corner to a world championship is completely unique and everybody should respect this athlete and take great motivation from this ultimate bodybuilder whose journey wasn’t so easy at all. In a personal interview, Mr. Boby admitted that he never got any support from the Government at all. In order to be participating in any championship, he has invested everything from his pocket, which was a costly affair for him.
From his regular diet to training, traveling to various countries and other various expenses totally drained him and later he decided to be participating in national championships only. Even, his approaches for the Arjun award were completely ignored and after so many efforts and doings, he was unable to get what he actually deserves to have.
He urges the Government to take sports seriously, including- bodybuilding, and help the athletes by offering all the basic facilities and support to make India proud.
So let’s say it together- We Love You Arambam Boby and respect what you did for India… Must share the post as much as you can so that we all can know more about this gem.
