Athletes competing in the 2nd edition of the Hugh Ross Classic, Guyana’s biggest Body Building and Fitness show have until tomorrow, March 31, 2010 to register for what is anticipated to be huge event, come May 2, 2010 at eth National Cultural Centre.
Athletes Coordinator Leroy George has stated that the response so far has been good and is expecting a record turnout {Athletes}for the show which will see the best male and female bodybuilders clashing for bragging rights in the five male categories with the respective winners facing off in the battle for the Mr. Hugh Ross Title.
Female bodybuilders will face off in the Ms. Fitness Open competition.
The male categories are Bantamweight: up to 65kg inclusive (143 lbs); Lightweight: up to 70kg inclusive (144lbs -154lbs); Welterweight: up to 75kg inclusive (155 lbs – 165lbs); Light-Middleweight: up to 80kg inclusive (166 lbs -176lbs) and Heavyweight: 177 lbs and over.
With the decision of the Organising Committee not to allow the respective male and female champions of the inaugural competition in 2008 to compete again, a keen showdown is expected with many new and exciting athletes waiting in the queue to prove that they are the best among their peers.
Mark ‘Uno’ Perry won the inaugural Mr. Hugh Ross title while Alicia Fortune took the female open crown. Contact with the Athletes Coordinator Leroy George on telephone number 621 84 03.