7th Fitness Expo set for November 3 at National Gymnasium
Event organizer Noshavyah King
With fitness being a prerequisite for good health, the Guyana Fitness Games will be hosting the 7th edition of the Fitness Expo at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue in Georgetown on Sunday, November 3.
The Fitness Challenge starts at noon, and the day is anticipated to be one of sweat, strength, and sheer determination as participants engage in strenuous exercises that would test the limits of their vigour and expand the boundaries of their endurance.
The Fitness Challenge includes the Elite Teams Competition for both males and females, where top athletes would showcase their prowess. Those who are new to the fitness game would find that the Scaled Competition is designed for less seasoned athletes of both genders because it offers a challenging but accessible experience for all fitness enthusiasts.
In an exclusive interview with Guyana Times Sport, event organizer Noshavyah King expounded on the aims and expectations of the game when she said, “The game is to raise awareness for the importance of fitness and being fit.
What to expect in this competition
(Fitness is) not just (about) playing a sport, but you have to be fit and healthy as well. This stage is still a month away. I can just say, in terms of registration, (that) so far, I have over 30 athletes registered; (they are) coming from Guyana and Suriname.”
Continuing her disclosure, Ms King said, “The competition has not yet happened, so I can’t comment on the performances; but we do have some student athletes who’ve been competing for years, (and) we’re expecting to see greater competition (from them) because they have been — you know, we’ve been — doing more competitions and have been in the gym training. Those I’ve seen in the gym I’ve seen much improvement (in their performances), so I’m expecting these athletes to perform well.”
In 2023, Rowlley Chandler and Shanika Estwick won the respective Male and Female Scaled Categories, while Omisi Williams and Kellon Reid, Semonica Duke and Tonnica Dey won the Male and Female Team Categories.
