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Athletes promise to bring ‘A’ game for Saturday’s Novices c/ships

- Campbell) (Emmerson

The wait has whittled to just three days for first time competing bodybuilde­rs eager to don their posing trunks and showcase their chiseled physiques.

It has been confirmed that Saturday is set in stone for the Guyana Bodybuildi­ng and Fitness Federation Inc. (GBBFFI) annual Novices Championsh­ip.

Scheduled for a 19:00hrs start at the Theatre Guild, musclemen and women outfitted with rippling abdominals, well-defined quadriceps, sculpted arms, stilettos and bikinis will be on display as they battle for supremacy.

For just the third time on the Novices stage, the Men’s Physique segment will be contested along with the customary bodybuildi­ng, Ms. Bikini and Ms. Body Fitness categories.

This year’s event promises to be of a higher standard since many of the athletes have been through months of grueling contest prep.

When interviewe­d, the gladiators promised to bring their ‘A’ game to the stage. A night of thrilling competitio­n is envisioned. The athletes will be placed in the customary categories, namely: under 21-years, flyweight, bantamweig­ht, lightweigh­t, welterweig­ht, light middleweig­ht and heavyweigh­t along with the two categories for the women.

For the Ms. Bikini Contest, judges will analyze body shape, tone, symmetry, complexion, poise, presentati­on and overall condition. Also, they will be looking for a fit, toned feminine body that display proper conditioni­ng. Contestant­s will be judged individual­ly and in group comparison­s.

The show will also feature former Novices champion and 2015 Flex Night overall champ, Godfrey Stoby. He will be the special guest poser for the night.

According to president of the federation, Coel Marks “in excess of 20 athletes inclusive of seven females will be on the stage displaying their physiques.” Admission to the venue will cost $1500. Notable sponsors include Fitness Express, Cafe’ Sol, Windjammer Hotel, Hand-in-Hand Insurance Company and the Giftland Mall.

 ??  ?? Waveney Benn, centre, athletic coach Leslie Black, right, and Monsignor Terrence Montrose of the Church of the Immaculate Conception display some of the equipment.
Waveney Benn, centre, athletic coach Leslie Black, right, and Monsignor Terrence Montrose of the Church of the Immaculate Conception display some of the equipment.
 ??  ?? Guest poser at Saturday’s GABBFF Championsh­ip, Godfrey Stoby. Novices
Guest poser at Saturday’s GABBFF Championsh­ip, Godfrey Stoby. Novices

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