The 51st edition of the Central America & Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding & Fitness Championship was officially launched yesterday at the National Cultural Centre on Mandela Avenue ahead of the event’s commencement tomorrow evening at the same venue.
Speaking at the press conference, Director of Sport of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Steve Ninvalle, who also represented the Ministry of Culture, Youth (MCY&S), said, “We are pleased to be associated with the championships”, disclosing that the government is the principal contributor to the event, which underlines their commitment to the development of athletes and their respective disciplines.
He noted that a structured approach was employed by the MCY&S and NSC in partnership with the Guyana Body Building & Fitness Federation (GBBFF) via daily meetings to ensure that all systems are in place for the smooth execution of this prestigious championship.
Meanwhile, GBBFF President Keavon Bess thanked the government via the MCY&S and NSC for leading the effort in ensuring that the tournament was realised on local soil, noting that a fantastic experience is expected given the anticipation from the public.
He further thanked all the other private entities who contributed to the staging of the event.
Also, CACFBC Treasurer Edward Malone stated that the governing body is excited to return to Guyana, and he anticipates a very competitive and exciting tournament, noting that the ability to achieve professional cards will certainly add to the exhilarating and fierce nature of the event.
The competition, which concludes on the 20th, is slated to feature in excess of 150 competitors from more than 20 nations.
Guyana’s team comprises: Selwyn Grogan (Masters U-75KG, Sylvon Gardner (Masters U-70KG), Orlanzo Valenzuela (U-65KG), Daniel Lutchman (U-70KG), Delrae McLean (Masters U-75KG), Christopher Anthony (Masters U-75KG), Seon Budhan (U-65KG), Julio Sinclair (Over 100KG), Marley Vyphuis ( Men’s Physique 186cm), Kewsie Anderson (Men’s Physique 186cm & Physique Mass), Roger Callender (U-60KG), Yusuf Khan (Men’s Physique 172cm), Antowyn Bayley (Men’s Physique 176cm), Sachin Sharma (Men’s Physique 170cm), Jamal Pollydore (Men’s Physique 176cm), Emmerson Campbell (Men’s Physique 170cm), Renaldo Caldeira (Men’s Physique 170cm), Hannah Rampersaud (Junior Wellness), Melitha Fernandes-Anderson (Women Wellness U-158), Christine Ramsammy (Bikini U-169), Sabita Stephenson (Bikini U-165), Joel Caldeira ( Bodybuilding U-65kg), Vanisha Munroe (Women’s Wellness U-160), Aliya Wong (Women’s Wellness U-158) and Rawle Green (Masters Bodybuilding U-90kg).
