Bodybuilders Malvern, Buda vie for world honours in Chiangmai
KUCHING: Top local musclemen Dr Malvern Abdullah and Buda Anchah are now in Chiangmai, Thai land for the 10th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sport Championships. Malvernwill be up fortheFlyweight ( Up to 60kg) challenge while Buda will compete in the Lightweight ( Up to 70kg) category.
Sarawak Body building Association (SBBA) president Dato Wee Hong Seng, when met during a simple sending- off ceremony at Kuching International Airport ( KIA) late Monday, believed that both Sarawakians would perform their best in the world championships.
“They are seasoned athletes and I am confident that they would aim for the top position. My presence here is to wish them good luck and best regards not only on behalf of SBBA, but also on behalf of Sarawak’s bodybuilding fans,” he said.
Malvern and Buda are among the seven representing Malaysia in the event hosted by the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sport Federation ( WBPF) from Dec 1117.
The opening ceremony took place at Lotus Hotel Pang Suan Kaew in Chiangmai yesterday.
Three-time Asian Men’s Athletic Physique champion Mohd Syarul Azman Mike Mahen Abdullah is leading Malaysia’s charge as he takes to the stage for the Athletic Physique ( Up to 167cm) category.
The national squad also includes Azahar Mahamad ( Bodybuilding Masters – Age 45 and Above) and Ahmad Faiz Ariffin ( Athletic Physique – Up to 175cm).
Three- time world champion Lilian Tan and Sabah’s Meilaura Dora Jimmy will vie for honours in the women’s competition.