Day: June 27, 2014

Suraj Singh is first son of N Girani and N (O) Jamini Devi of Chingmeiron Maning Leikai, he is born on May 18 1993 and he has two younger brothers and one elder sister.

Suraj is 21 years old and studying at Pravabati Collage in Bachelor of Arts second semester standard.

While Suraj has participated in many competitions at inter collage, state, district and national level and he achieve many position, gold medal and overall champion title in the field of body building.

Suraj Singh has participated in Junior Mr. Manipur of 2011 and bagged silver medal in 75 kg junior category, organized by All Manipur Body Building Association, in the same year he attend at 4th Satish Sugar Classic (National Open Championship) which is held at Karnataka on December 8 he got 5th position for 75 kg category organized by Indian Federation of Body Building.

In the Eastern India (National Open Championship) held at Jharkhand in the month of May 2012 Suraj Singh was awarded gold medal for 75 kg category while in the month October 21 of the same year he bagged overall champion title in Junior Mr. Imphal East for 80 kg category. The contest was organised by AMBBA at Khundrakpam, Imphal East district. Again in the month of November he received same overall champion title of Junior Mr. Manipur 2012 in the same category, the contest was organised by AMBBA at Asha Hall, North AOC, he also bagged the same title for Senior Mr. Shajou for 80 kg category at Thoubal district in the year October 11 2013 which is organised by Manipur Amateur Body Building Association (MABBA), in the same month he also participate in Senior Mr. Kangleipak which is organised by MABBA at Asha Hall, North AOC, and he bagged Overall champion in 80 kg category.

After becoming champion of Senior Mr. Kangleipak he gets the privilege to flex his beautiful muscles in Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar from November 23 and 24, 2013 for Mr. Eastern India (National open Championship), he bagged overall champion in 80 kg category, and the competition was organized by Indian Body Building Federation.

In the month of December 14 and 15 for the year 2013, The All Manipur Gymnasium Welfare Association organised Mr Moirang Khamba at Moirang in this competition he bagged overall title for Senior Mr. Moirang Khamba in 80 kg category.

For the year 2014 he bagged overall title in series in 80 kg category at Subhas Chandra Boss Classic (National Open Competition) held at Assam, Hojai on January 19, organized by IBBF, in Inter College Open Competition on January month organized by Manipur University and his last achievement for this year is Junior Mr. India held at Khuman Lamapak, Indoor Stadium Imphal from February 14 to 16, the competition was organized by jointly AMGWA and IBBF. Phew! The list seems to be too long for a 21 year old body builder. Here is a brief chat with the young champion.

IFP: Why did you choose body building from all other games?

Suraj: Since childhood, I love to play games a lot. My father was a body builder too, seeing him play inspired me.

IFP: How did you felt when you participated in the contest for the first time?

Suraj: It was an unbelievable moment for me. The first one was in 2011 Junior Mr Manipur title contest organised by the All Manipur Body Building Association. I was really excited to get the Silver medal in 80 kg category.

IFP: Since when did you start building your body and which gym did you played?

Suraj: After finishing Matriculation in the year 2008, I started playing under my father’s instruction in my locality at Chingmeirong Youth Gym for two-three months. Thereafter under instructor Ningthem of Unique Gym, I started playing at Khuman Lampak for seven to eight months, in year 2011. I started playing under I Bipin of YBB Gym of Pishum. Then, I played under instructor Gogen of Royal Gym, Ningomthongjao. He taught me stage performance. I would like to give credit to all my instructors for the junior title of Mr. India 2014.

IFP: Tell us about other contests that you have participated.

Suraj: All together, I have taken part in 12 contests, both at the state and national level so far. I got 6th position in the National Open Competition held in Karnataka in 2011. In 2012, I begged the gold medal in the Eastern India Competition held in Jharkhand.

IFP: How did you felt achieving such prestigious titles?

Suraj: I felt good, naturally. But winning titles inspire me to work harder and harder.

IFP: Tell us about the exposure one could get after having contested with players of other states?

Suraj: I supposed the players of other states are advanced in terms of techniques from our state. But I take it as an opportunity to learn from them as well.

IFP: How about you bagging the junior Mr India title as your latest achievement in the competition held at Khuman Lampak Indoor stadium in Imphal.

Suraj: I was not sure of winning the contest as it was an all India competition. There were 28 states participating in the competition. But I got the title and I am extremely happy about it.

IFP: Any offer for job opportunity so far after from any quarters after getting the title?

Suraj: No, nothing as such. I will be happy if I get.

IFP: Well, what are your future plans?

Suraj: Simple. To play more and achieve more titles, and Yes, I do need a job to support myself.

IFP: How do you manage body building with academic studies?

Suraj: It’s pretty hard, you see. I have to play for two hours every day. And I have to increase it by additional two hours during the time of competitions. But I do make it a point to sit for the exams in the college as well.

IFP: Any words for the upcoming players?

Suraj: One must be hard working, respect for the fellow players and above all discipline in all front, to the instructors, discipline in diet etc.

IFP: We wish you all the best for your Mr World 2014 contest in November.

Suraj: Thank you.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/meet-the-young-achiever-of-body-building-suraj/

By Paonam Thoibi

Q1. I don’t know whether my question is going to be too general. I have been thinking about this for quite some time, and I feel I can ask this one since we have observed International day against drug abuse and the like recently. My question is, is there a viable explanation from a psychologist’s point of view on why our state, particularly the youngsters are prone to drug abuse? Meena, Naoremthong, Imphal

Ans: Dear Meena, you are asking one of the most relevant questions about one of the issues our people are facing- i.e., drug use and abuse. It is true that many people, especially our youngsters are prone to getting into substance use habit. As a psychologist, I lay much emphasis on co-existing factors like mental stress, anxiety and depression as one of the many reasons. People resort to taking drugs- an unhealthy coping mechanism, to take a break from nagging thoughts, beliefs and disturbing memories. Getting ‘high’ is one of the ways to escape from realities which is not tolerant to them. Teenagers are susceptible as they are faced with many conflicting situations at their age both at home and outside. It is also the time of ‘experimentation’ about the new things they have come across in the media. The environment which exposes them to ill treatment, abuse and neglect by others, especially parents or dysfunctional relationships in the family also lead to drug use behaviors. Peer pressure and the need to ‘belong’ to groups and communities which uses drugs for pastime and recreation is another factor. Research studies also pointed out evidences of genetic factor in drug use. A drug use parent leaves their children susceptible to high risk of substance use.

The observance of international events like the ones you have mentioned is one of the many ways to sensitise people on the issues of drug dependency. Various other factors causing drug dependency- which includes accessibility, availability, social systems and dysfunctions like conflict situation, political systems, cultural practices, etc., in isolation or in combination, should be understood and policy and framework mechanisms to fight against it and how to stay at bay from drugs should be implemented.

Q2. I have heard about something called ‘habitual liar’, what is it? I have a friend, who narrates so many made up stories about himself, about his family. I mean, some of us as his common friend know that he is lying. But we pretend to believe him. How do we correct him without hurting him? We study in the same college. Binny, Poana Bazar.

Ans: Dear Binny, there has been debates going on whether to categorize habitual lying as a distinct mental condition or just a common symptom of several other mental conditions and illness. It is difficult to recognise if one is showing the characteristics of pathological lying- wherein they feel no guilt or remorse and lie without control regardless of how it affects them or others; or lying for several other reasons like out of fear, to conceal something etc.

I feel rather than concluding that your friend is habitually lying, a more understanding approach and confrontation will be more beneficial for your friend and also your friendship. If need be, your friend can be encouraged to meet a counselor so that he can also open up to other underlying issues or problems he may be facing due to which he distorts facts quite a lot of time.

Q3. Madam, this is about a question which you answered it so beautifully regarding about the choice of subject for the young students who have just passed 12 standards. I agree, there has been too many pressure from the parents, or rather expectation from their children. I agree with you madam, we should give ample freedom to our children while making a career choice. My kids are still in viii and ix standards, and we have decided not to force them into what we want.The problem is we cannot educate all the parents on this matter. I wish, you could write more on this, say as an article on this paper, you can still continue with the same column also, Bijaya, Palace Compound, Imphal

Ans: Dear Bijaya, it’s quite motivating to be encouraged to write on more on the issues of children and their freedom of making choice. I am also happy to know how you have decided not to force on your children in their decision of career. Here, I believe you also understood that it’s not totally leaving the children alone in their choice of career when they have reached the stage and the age to take up or pursue a career. Parenting involves making helping the children at an early age to shape up their opinions and encourage them to their sense of decision.

I hope I’ll be able to write more on this very soon as it is impossible right now while responding on the overwhelming number of queries each week. Thank you for the interest.

Readers are requested to send in their queries at mindmifp@gmail.com

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/mind-matters-3/