Cross-fit action will return to the National Park tarmac in a few weeks’ time, as Kares Crossfit seeks to bring out the ‘beast’ in not only the host nation, but other Caribbean athletes in the sixth instalment of the Kares Caribbean Fitness Challenge. The tournament was officially launched on Thursday evening at the Kares Engineering Office at 77 Irving & Anira Streets, Queenstown, Georgetown. Speaking at the launch was event organsier Jordana Ramsay-Gonsalves, who said, “I just want to thank all the sponsors for coming on board. This is our third edition of this competition. This year, we have athletes from all over: Trinidad, Barbados, Suriname, as they will be coming to compete with our Guyanese athletes.
“The crowd can expect to come at 13:00hrs to see the athletes compete in 5 events fiercely. We have a total of 31 athletes, 10 out of the Caribbean and 21 Guyanese. There will also be an increase in the prize monies, as we have recognized the hard work of the athletes.”
Event organsier Jordana Ramsay-Gonsalves
Also sharing remarks was Manager of the Lucozade energy drink Brand, Triston Freeman, who stated that ANSA McAL is proud to sponsor this event, and will continue to sponsor it and youth development in Guyana.
He also noted that with the launching of the new brand, Lucozade Sport, it is his belief that this tournament would be the launch pad for greater things to come.
The competition will see the likes of five-time male champion Dillon “The Beast” Mahadeo, Paul Meusa, Semonica Duke, and Omisi Williams, who will put their gladiator status to the test on a tarmac of exercises that will overawe participants and fans alike.
One thing that is for certain is the fact that athletes will have the opportunity to get their hands on some lucrative prizes.
With the top prize being $500,000, Mahadeo will be fiercely challenged as other competitors try to grab the Lotus Hardware-sponsored purse. Should they fall short by a spot or two, there will be no worries with the runners-up prizes slated at $400,000, $300,000, $200,000 and $100,000 respectively.
Every other athlete will be given a ‘participation reward’ of $15,000.
The tournament was officially launched on Thursday evening at the Kares Engineering Office at 77 Irving & Anira Streets, Queenstown, Georgetown. Speaking at the launch was event organsier Jordana Ramsay-Gonsalves, who said, “I just want to thank all the sponsors for coming on board. This is our third edition of this competition. This year, we have athletes from all over: Trinidad, Barbados, Suriname, as they will be coming to compete with our Guyanese athletes.
