Saturday November 26, 2016
Kaieteur News
GAPF/Fitness Express Clash of the Seniors
36 athletes to battle tomorrow; Ticket Master Travel Agency on board A total of 36 athletes inclusive of 7 females will clash tomorrow when the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation / Fitness Express Clash of the Seniors championships c o m e s o ff a t t h e S t . Stanislaus College Auditorium, Brickdam. This is the federation’s marquee event and according to a release from the entity, the final touches are being administered to what is anticipated to be a huge competition with the expected return of a number of seasoned campaigners from the ‘Golden Era of P o w e r l i f t i n g ’ . Set to be back after a 3-year hiatus is seasoned c a m p a i g n e r, t w o - t i m e Caribbean and CAC bronze medalist Kimberley MarsLoncke who is also known for her exploits on the bodybuilding stage. However, the big question is, would Mars-Loncke be able to rekindle the same fire and determination she once brought to the platform in years past in order to dominate the hot young powerhouse Tineisha Toney who will be her main rival for the Female Best Lifter T i t l e .
Among the men, fans will see the return of 2012 Caribbean bronze medalist Fabian Ketwaroo who will be competing in the 66kg division and local bodybuilder Marvin Richards who will lock horns with 2016 93kg Champion Nigel Phillips, Imran Mohammed and Caribbean Silver Medalist Erwyn “Superman” Smith. Two of Guyana’s top heavyweights John Edwards and Colin Chesney will make their returns to be part of a three-way battle Royale with Farouk Abdool of Hardcore Gym in Berbice as they battle for supremacy in the 120kg class. Meanwhile, Ticket Master is the latest sponsor to step onboard and is very excited to have become part of the growth of powerlifting in Guyana. Participation at this competition serves as a prerequisite for consideration to be selected for Regional and International competitions i n 2 0 1 7 . Weigh-in time tomorrow is 07:00 hrs to 08:30 hrs and athletes who arrive after the pre determined time will not be allowed to compete. Tickets are $1,000 and are
RHTY&SC to host Food For The Poor 5/5 Cricket Tournament The Rose Hall Town Area ‘H’ Ground would come alive tomorrow Sunday when the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club MS host the Food For The Poor (Guy) Ltd 5/5 Cricket Tournament from 09.00hrs. Te n t e a m s w o u l d compete in the tournament which forms part of a Family Fun Day at which a volleyball competition and a five-a-side football match are also carded. Club Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster informed that the tournament is expected to be of the highest standard with teams the likes of Rose Hall Town Bakewell ‘A’ and ‘B’, Toopoo, Tamarind Root, Courtland, Young and Restless, Rose Hall Canje, West Berbice and Kendall’s Union all registered to take part. The winning team is set
to cart off $70,000, the runner-up $30,000 and 3rd place $20,000 along with trophies. Teams are reminded that they are only allowed to play two first division players who have played more than three first division matches combined for 2015 and 2016. Each bowler would also be allowed one over per match while only two fielders would be allowed out of the circle for the first over while a maximum of five fielders would be allowed out for the remaining four overs. Players should also make every effort to be properly attired in whites and all teams are reminded to report to the playing venue by 08:30hrs. Food For The Poor (Guy) is Guyana’s leading charity (Continued on page 25)
available from members of the GAPF; admission at the venue remains same. The GAPF wishes to express gratitude to its sponsors Fitness Express, Trophy Stall, Buddys Gym and Ti c k e t M a s t e r Tr a v e l Agency for making this event possible.
Representative of Ticket Master Travel Agency Ms Luciana Dandrade hands over their contribution to GAPF PRO, Tyron Eusebio.
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