Demitri Chan (right) with the gold and silver medalists
On behalf of the executive body and members of the Guyana Amateur Power Lifting Federation (GAPLF), President Franklin Wilson has congratulated Demetri Chan for his podium finish at the Cuban Classic Powerlifting Championship.
On a Government of Guyana scholarship in Cuba, Chan will, in August this year, conclude his degree as a Physical Therapist. He informed that while the competition was challenging for him, he was able to rise above the tests presented and do himself and the nation proud.
Having participated in powerlifting for approximately six years now, during which he represented Guyana with flying colours at the international level, Chan copped the gold medal in the 74kg weight class, and won the bronze medal overall.
Demitri Chan (left) and a colleague.
Chan, who informed that the powerlifting community in Cuba is very competitive, was also presented with certificates for achieving second and third-best overall bench press. He achieved 207kg in the squat, 152kg in bench press, and 260kg in deadlift for a total of 619kg and 91.59 IPF points.
Gratitude is being expressed to the Guyana Embassy staff in Cuba and to Ambassador Halim Majeed for the great support they are offering to Chan and the other scholarship students.
Chan has said that on his return to Guyana in August, he would be continuing his career as a competitive powerlifter, apart from focusing on being, and making an impact as, a qualified Physical Therapist.
