GABBFF Seniors 2012 – ‘Rise of the Machines’…Banks Vita Malt Plus & Giftland Officemax chips in

Oct 18, 2012 Sports

Banks DIH Limited under their Vita Malt Plus beverage and Giftland Officemax are the latest business entities to lend support to the Guyana Amateur Body Building & Fitness Federation (GABBFF) Senior Championships set for this Saturday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

Vita Malt Plus Brand Manager Clayton Mc Kenzie presents the cheque to GABBFF General Secretary Videsh Sookram.

Vita Malt Plus Brand Manager Clayton McKenzie who handed over the cheque to GABBFF General Secretary Videsh Sookram reminded of his company’s continued commitment to the development of body building in Guyana over the years.
McKenzie also stated that they have been on board with the Hugh Ross Classic since its inception a few years ago and they will remain committed to body building for many years to come. He encouraged not only athletes but all lovers of keeping fit and exercising to use Vita Malt Plus which is a healthy non alcoholic beverage.
Giftland Officemax Marketing Manager Compton Bobb handed over his company’s contribution to GABBFF representative Kerwin Clarke, who is the reigning Hugh Ross Classic overall winner; 2012 Novice overall winner. Clarke also won a bronze medal at the recently concluded CAC championships in the Lightweight category.
Bobb also reminded of his company’s dedication to supporting the growth of Guyanese sportsmen and women.
“Over the years we’ve demonstrated that commitment across the board in tangible terms. Bodybuilding is one of the sports that we have been supporting and encouraging Guyana at large to exercise and stay fit since it contributes to being healthy and that is what we would love to see, a healthy population.”
Meanwhile, reigning Mr. Guyana Clint Duke will headline the list of competitors that will be vying for the prestigious title on Saturday.
Some of the other male athletes that will be in contention are Devon Davis who is fresh from his gold medal performance in the Flyweight category at the 2012 edition of the CAC championships, he also won the Bantamweight division at this year’s HRC.
Heavyweight champion at the HRC Michael Dos Santos; Rudolph Blackman {2010 Novice overall winner}; Alister Lancaster {winner of the 2012 HRC Lightweight & Flex Night Berbice Regional winner}, Rosco Joseph {2010 Novice Lightweight champ}.
Curtis McKenzie of Curtis Workout will compete in the Men’s Body Fitness category.
Headlining the female segment of competition are Alicia Fortune {Reigning Ms. Body Fitness & 2012 HRC Ms. Physique} along with Nadina Taharally {2012 HRC Ms. Figure}.

Marketing Manager of Giftland Officemax Compton Bobb hands over their contribution to GABBFF’s Kerwin Clarke.

Following are the categories that will be contested on Saturday:
Flyweight (132 lbs); Bantamweight (143 lbs); Lightweight (154 lbs); Welterweight (165 lbs); Light Middleweight (176 lbs); Heavyweight (177 lbs & up); Men’s Fitness; Masters Men; Ms. Body Fitness and Ms. Fitness. (Franklin Wilson)