Stabroek News Sunday

Stage of Champions b/building c/ships set for November 3

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After witnessing the National Senior Bodybuildi­ng and Fitness Championsh­ips last Sunday, promoter, Videsh Sookram circled the date November 3 on his calendar.

November 3 was selected by Sookram as the date he will host the third edition of ‘Stage of Champions’ billed for the Theatre Guild.

According to Sookram, the show which attracts internatio­nal competitor because of the lucrative cash prizes on offer, is set to be of a higher calibre than the years prior.

He stated that along with foreign athletes, he is optimistic that recently crowned bodybuildi­ng, men’s physique and bikini champions, Kerwin Clarke, Emmerson Campbell and Chandini Khan will compete on stage.

If the trio competes, Khan and Clarke, a fivetime national champion will be making their debuts. Campbell won the physique segment in 2016 and 2017 and would be gunning for a three-peat.

The promoter added that so far he has reached agreements with sponsors, Fitness Express, Sabina Global Communitie­s, KFC and Farfan and Mendes.

“We are still looking for sponsors so we can give some more incentives to the athletes but I am sure the corporate community will support once we start getting the word out there” said Sookram.

Last year, the bodybuildi­ng, physique and bikini champions took home $250,000, $100,000 and $100,000 respective­ly.

The second and third place finishers in bodybuildi­ng secured $130,000 and $100,000 while the first and second runners up in physique and bikini pocketed $50,000 and $25,000 in that order.

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Flashback! The winners of last year’s ‘Stage of Champions’ pose with organizer, Videsh Sookram and his co-promoter.
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