The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) Intermediate and Masters championships which were scheduled to be staged at the Banks DIH Sports Club on Sunday has now been switched to the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue due to unforeseen circumstances.
According to Public Relations Officer / Organising Secretary of GAPF, Osmond Mack, the weigh-in for athletes will start from 07:00hrs and last until 08:30hrs on competition day for female participants and the lighter weight classes.
Mack has expressed gratitude to Fitness Express, a sports supplements and exercise equipment supplier, for once again showing its support for powerlifting development having come on board as the marquee sponsor of the championships.
‘Big’ John Edwards will look to showcase his usual strength
At a simple handing over of the sponsorship cheque to the federation, Jamie McDonald, Owner of Fitness Express said he was more than pleased to be partnering with eth federation for another year.
Internationally renowned athletes in the form of Winston ‘Little Master’ Stoby and ‘Big’ John Edwards as well as Farouk Abdool are expected to be flexing their power muscles as they aim to set new standards.
Athletes who would have competed at the Novice championships are welcomed to participate at the Intermediates and can also compete as both Masters and Open athletes or Juniors/Sub-Juniors and Open, based on their respective ages.
Athletes are being reminded that the current IPF Rules regarding athletes’ attire will be in full effect including the Singlet 4 Belt and Round Neck T-Shirt (Plain).
Lifters are also being urged to see 2016 IPF Rules for further details on requirements for both Equipped and Classic Lifting.
