The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) will be hosting the National Clash of the Seniors at the St. Stanislaus College Auditorium on Sunday November 27.
Following the hosting of three competitions for the 2016 season the GAPF will be using this event to close off the season with what has been one of the ‘more prolific’ local competition.
Over 25 top local athletes have already signaled their intention of participation where there is a likelihood that records could be broken once again as well as rivalries being renewed.
Romario Gonsalves
Powerlifting enthusiasts can expect the talents of young powerhouses who continue to impress including 18 year old Romario Gonsalves, who is intent on continuing his winning ways in the 59KG Open weight class since his arrival on the scene in both juniors and open class.
The former Bishops’ High student has promised a jaw dropping performance as he looks to set unofficial Sub-Junior World Records in both squat and dead lift which both stand at 235.5kg or 519lbs.
Also on show in the 66kg Class, will be the stalwart out of the Ancient County, Vijai‘Antsman’ Rahim who will be coming to reclaim the Best Lifter Title after withdrawing from last year’s competition due to injury.
On the distaff side, expectations are therefore young Strong woman Tineisha Toney who has dominated the strength sport scene for the year 2016 with victories recorded at every event she has competed in from Junior and Intermediate Powerlifting, Barbell Wars and most recently placed 2nd at the GTM Fitness Expo. She will face keen competition from her mother Jacquelyn Toney and Nadina Taharally who will all be vying for the Female Best Lifter Title.
Spectators will be treated to the biggest battle of local Powerlifting History as Colin Chesney makes his return to the equipped stage to compete against 2016’s 120kg champion Farouk Abdool and to usher the return of one of Guyana’s Most Decorated Powerlifters, Big John Edwards who is also making a return to geared lifting. This promises to be a true Battle of Titans as each of these Juggernauts has had his brief time of dominance in the 120 kg division and spectators can look forward to a keenly contested battle as Heavy Weights are destined to tumble. Much can also be expected of young Carlos Petterson who will be competing in the Raw Category/unequipped as he looks to claim his 4th Title of 2016 as he has won every powerlifting meet in his division since his appearance on the scene.
The Sponsors Trophy Stall, Buddy’s Gym and Fitness Express have already expressed pleasure with the level of competition and the new talent that has emerged out of Powerlifting in 2016 and are proud to be part of the development of the sport. GAPF is encouraging spectators to come out to lend their support as they have always done throughout the years.
Tickets are on sale for $1,000 and will be available with all members of the GAPF’s Executive Body.
Athletes are reminded that the second date of registration is today (November 14) attracts a penalty of $500 for late registration. No forms will be taken after November 14. Weigh in has been set from 7:00h to 8:30h and will extend no later.
