Confident bodybuilding team jets off to the DR

Members of the head table at Olympic House on Tuesday (from left) Franklin Brisport-Luke, Kevon Bess, Alicia Fortune, Emmerson Campbell and Devon Davis
Members of the head table at Olympic House on Tuesday (from left) Franklin Brisport-Luke, Kevon Bess, Alicia Fortune, Emmerson Campbell and Devon Davis

The six-member team representing the Golden Arrowhead at the 44th annual Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation Championship (CAC) is positive ahead of their departure on Wednesday.

Experience is one of the key elements the six- member team will be using to their advantage when they arrive for competition in the Dominican Republic.

The team consists of Alicia Fortune, Kerwin Clarke, Emmerson Campbell, Devon Davis, Franklin Brisport-Luke and surprise addition, Bruce Whatley.

President of the Guyana Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, Kevon Bess, spoke to the media at Olympic House, Kingston Georgetown and said that he is sure the team will represent Guyana well and return home with medals.

“It is without doubt the athletes continuously improve their body and it becomes a daily practice and I think we stand a very good chance.” Bess stated

According to Bess, Alicia Forture will be representing the country in the female body fitness division while Emmerson Campbell will take part in the Men’s Physique category, however his height will determine which category he fits. Devon Davis will be heading out to defend his silver medal in the Bantamweight which he won in 2015 at the same event. Kerwin Clarke who is the reigning Mr. Guyana is expected to cop gold and overseas based Bruce Whatley will be heading over as well as the lone official, Franklin Brisport-Luke who will be looking to further his qualification as a bodybuilding judge alongside Frank Tucker.

While the team will be spare headed by Clarke, Campbell, who will be representing in the men’s Physique category noted that he is ready to win having finished fourth last year.

“Well I focused a lot on my nutrition and rest.” Adding, “I change up training regimen so I know exactly what to do, last year I got my feet wet but this year I will definitely bring home a medal no doubt,” a positive Campbell explained.

While both of the young men have had experience, the exposures in CAC Championships Fortune and Davis have achieved trumps the pair.

Davis, has tasted gold in the CAC as well as currently defending silver medalist in the bantamweight category, the champion is positive he will be bringing home the gold.

“I saw my flaws last time and I correct it and I will be looking for gold and I train hard to bring it home.” Davis pointed out.

Fortune as well is no stranger to the big stage but facing a minor setback, she is still in contention of medaling.

Highlighting that “Experience is important,” The female physique contender said she has been “putting in hard work lately, unfortunately having to do a surgery I couldn’t prepare but I had two months training with Hugh Ross I put in hard work and I leave nothing undone. I will do my best to do my country proud and fly the Guyana flag high.”

Bess added that “Campbell looks better, so I am hoping he returns with gold, Fortune knows her work and Clarke is bigger and better.”

The Guyana team has placed a lot of emphasis on their diet, a stand out feature that bodybuilding veteran, Frank Tucker would note is an integral part of medaling. The team is set to depart Guyana toady.

The competition runs from September 29 to October 2.