Fitness Express of John and Sheriff Street has thrown its support behind the impending Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) Intermediates and Masters Championship, which is pencilled for Sunday at the Saint Stanislaus College Auditorium, Brickdam.
Proprietor Jamie McDonald presented the entity’s financial support to GAPLF President Franklin Wilson. McDonald, during his brief remarks, said, “Time really flies, especially when you are doing something with so much significance and positives, for example, powerlifting. I must say that the sport has really grown and advanced since the days when I started to support it, and this is very heartening. We are maintaining a vow that my company has made to always be there for the sport at the Federation and, by extension, the athletes’ level. This fulfils part of our mandate to always give back to our community and show gratitude.”
According to McDonald, he is encouraged that the federation is attempting to improve its governance structure, noting, “This posture can only augur well for the sport and its image out there, where members of the business community who contribute can see how the funds are accounted for, and those looking on would be encouraged to come on board and support. I can only say well done and keep up the good work.”
Meanwhile, Wilson thanked the company for their continued assistance in the development of the discipline, noting, “It’s heartwarming to see you continuing to support this sport, which continues to grow and build. We are nowhere close to where we can be, but I can assure you that we are working assiduously towards making it even better for our athletes to excel.”
He further said, “Efforts are underway to have coaches and referees training conducted this year, as these are vital arms of the sport that need attention. From next year, the IPF has mandated that travelling teams must have accredited coaches, so we are seeking to get ourselves in line.”
The event will commence at 9:00am.
