Babb crowned Overall Champion at GBBFF’s Rising Stars 2

…Osbourne capture Miss Bikini title

The Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GBBFF) staged its Battle of the Rising Stars 2 – Novice Competition on Sunday, March 22, at the Ramada Princess Hotel, drawing a large turnout and showcasing emerging talent across multiple categories.

According to the GBBFF, more than 400 spectators filled the venue to capacity, complementing the successful staging of the event. The competition formed part of efforts to strengthen grassroots bodybuilding in Guyana, with the GBBFF noting strong support from within the local fitness community.
Several categories were contested on the night, with athletes competing in divisions ranging from Women’s Wellness and Bikini to Men’s Physique and various weight classes. Among the standout performers was Shakeel Babb, who secured victory in the Under 143 lbs division before going on to claim the Overall Champion title.
In the Men’s divisions, Enimen Eitokpah delivered a notable performance, winning the Under 176 lbs class and later topping the Men’s Physique category. Other category winners included Jonathan Nedderman in the Over 176 lbs class and Vijai Rahim in the Under 165 lbs division.
On the female side, Marlisa Osbourne captured the Miss Bikini title, while Reneka Stephenson secured first place in the Female Fitness Model category. Weslyn Gonsalves and Vanna Burnett were the lone competitors in the Women’s Wellness and Kids Fitness categories respectively.
The federation also acknowledged the role of its partners, including the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS) and several corporate sponsors, in supporting the development of bodybuilding locally.
The GBBFF is expected to continue its calendar of events with the Linden Classic scheduled for June 14, as part of the ongoing One Guyana Bodybuilding Competition Tour.

Winners
Women’s Wellness: Weslyn Gonsalves
Female Fitness Model: Reneka Stephenson
Miss Bikini: Marlisa Osbourne
Kids Fitness: Vanna Burnett
Over 176 lbs Class: Jonathan Nedderman
Under 176 lbs Class: Enimen Eitokpah
Under 165 lbs Class: Vijai Rahim
Under 143 lbs Class: Shakeel Babb
Men’s Physique: Enimen Eitokpah
Men’s Fitness: Emmanuel Forde
Overall Champion: Shakeel Babb