Powerlifting raising funds with Guinness bench-press challenge
The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF), in partnership with Club 704 and Banks DIH’s Guinness brand, has launched a bench-press fundraising competition set for this Sunday.
The launch, held at Club 704’s Albert and Lamaha Streets location on Monday, saw GAPLF President Ed Caesar, along with other members of the organisation, giving insight into the upcoming event.
GAPLF executives Andrea Smith, Runita White, Jermaine Prescod (704), President Ed Caesar and Erwyn Smith during the launching
According to GAPLF Public Relations Officer (PRO) Runita White, the event is the first of many activities which are geared towards raising funds to send a 15-member team to participate in the North America Powerlifting Championships in Mexico, July 31-August 4, 2018. White added that registration would be done in three categories: Light, Medium and Heavy with registration open to both males and females and starting from 14:00h.
“Weight training is one of the best ways of getting strong and fit; we got 32 medals for Guyana recently in a tournament in Florida, and I call on Government and corporate Guyana to support this team which puts Guyana on the map, give this country glory when we do well,” GAPLF President Caesar said.
Meanwhile, GAPLF General Secretary Andrea Smith thanked Club 704 as well as Guinness Brand Manager Lee Baptiste of Banks DIH for their support. Smith further made a special call for more girls to come out and participate in the upcoming competition.
Admission to the Club’s Sky Lounge is $1000 with registration open to the public, who can win a number of cash prizes.
