The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) launched its 2025 competition calendar in impressive fashion on Sunday with the Novices and Juniors Championship at the Saint Stanislaus College Auditorium. The event saw 12 lifters (10 men and two women) put their strength to the test in a thrilling display of raw power and determination.
While the men showcased their dominance in various weight classes, the female competitors stole the spotlight, setting eight new national records across all three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift as well as their total lifts.
Emerging as the standout athletes of the competition, Matthew Moore claimed the Best Lifter Trophy in the Juniors Classic category, while Joshua John took home the **Novice Classic Best Lifter Trophy, both sponsored by Trophy Stall.
The competition’s title sponsor, Fitness Express, also
rewarded top performers, including the record-breaking female lifters and lone equipped athlete, Kamal Gurdin with special gift vouchers.
Before the first lift of the day, GAPLF President Franklin Wilson expressed gratitude to the athletes, officials, and sponsors for their commitment to the sport.
“I want to thank you for your dedication to training and preparing for this competition. Your discipline and hard work are commendable, and you are all winners,” Wilson stated. “The sport continues to grow, and we remain grateful to all who contribute to its development.”
Wilson also recognized the contributions of former GAPLF presidents Peter Green, Ed Caesar, and Gordon Spencer, the latter of whom, as an accredited Category II referee, officiated at the event.
With the competition season now underway, the GAPLF’s next major event will be its Annual General Meeting and Elections, with a date to be announced in the coming weeks.
Women’s Division
57kg Women’s Junior Raw
Jasmaine Assanah – Squat: 112.5kg | Bench Press: 37.5kg | Deadlift: 140.0kg | Total: 290.0kg
57kg Women’s Open Raw
Jasmaine Assanah – Squat: 112.5kg | Bench Press: 37.5kg | Deadlift: 140.0kg | Total: 290.0kg
84+kg Women’s Open Raw
Tisha McCalmon – Squat: 100.0kg | Bench Press: 40.0kg | Deadlift: 155.0kg | Total: 295.0kg
84+kg Women’s Master 1 Raw
Tisha McCalmon* – Squat: 100.0kg | Bench Press: 40.0kg | Deadlift: 155.0kg | Total: 295.0kg
Men’s Division
74kg Men’s Junior Raw
Nichlous Sukhram – Squat: 140.0kg | Bench Press: 75.0kg | Deadlift: 177.5kg | Total: 392.5kg
83kg Men’s Junior Raw
Matthew Moore* – Squat: 165.0kg | Bench Press: 92.5kg | Deadlift: 182.5kg | Total: 440.0kg
93kg Men’s Junior Raw
Saif Khan – Squat: 157.5kg | Bench Press: 110.0kg | Deadlift: 200.0kg | Total: 467.5kg
66kg Men’s Open Raw
Parmanand Ramrekha – Squat: 115.0kg | Bench Press: 92.5kg | Deadlift: 147.5kg | Total: 355.0kg
74kg Men’s Open Raw
Jermaine Kendall* – Squat: 167.5kg | Bench Press: 112.5kg | Deadlift: 210.0kg | Total: 490.0kg
Nichlous Sukhram* – Squat: 140.0kg | Bench Press: 75.0kg | Deadlift: 177.5kg | Total: 392.5kg
83kg Men’s Open Raw
1st – Satyanand Narine – Squat: 197.5kg | Bench Press: 110.0kg | Deadlift: 187.5kg | Total: 495.0kg
2nd – Matthew Moore – Squat: 165.0kg | Bench Press: 92.5kg | Deadlift: 182.5kg | Total: 440.0kg
93kg Men’s Open Raw
1st- Joshua John – Squat: 200.0kg | Bench Press: 140.0kg | Deadlift: 230.0kg | Total: 570.0kg
2nd- Adrian Moore – Squat: 185.0kg | Bench Press: 122.5kg | Deadlift: 257.5kg | Total: 565.0kg
3rd- Carl Damon – Squat: 162.5kg | Bench Press: 117.5kg | Deadlift: 245.0kg | Total: 525.0kg
4th- Saif Khan – Squat: 157.5kg | Bench Press: 110.0kg | Deadlift: 200.0kg | Total: 467.5kg
74kg Men’s Junior Equipped
Kamal Gurdin – Squat: 180.0kg | Bench Press: 97.5kg | Deadlift: 187.5kg | Total: 465.0kg
74kg Men’s Open Equipped
Kamal Gurdin – Squat: 180.0kg | Bench Press: 97.5kg | Deadlift: 187.5kg | Total: 465.0kg
93kg Men’s Master 1 Raw
Carl Damon – Squat: 162.5kg | Bench Press: 117.5kg | Deadlift: 245.0kg | Total: 525.0kg
