Fitness Express energizes four young weightlifters -2 to compete at Pan American U-17 c/ships in Peru

Apr 25, 2014 Sports

Fitness Express has continued its tangible commitment of supporting Guyana’s athletes, its latest contribution being a supply of supplements to four of the nation’s young weightlifters, three of which will be participating in a two weeks camp ahead of the Pan American Under-17 Weightlifting championships.
The athletes who will benefit from the Fitness Express supplement hampers are 15 year-old Sheriah Melville who will be competing in the 69kg+ category, 16 year-old Darren Williams (69kg), 20 year-old Orwayne Cozier (77kg) and 16 year-old Denola Bristol (53kg).
Owner/Manager of Fitness Express, Jamie Mc Donald in handing over the items to Guyana Amateur Weightlifting Association (GAWA) Secretary, Deion Nurse who will also Coach the youngsters in Peru, stated that the supplements were presented in order to help the lifters during their training camp in Peru and during preparations for the Pan American Championships.

GAWA Secretary Deion Nurse (left) receives one of the protein powders from Owner/Manager of Fitness Express, Jamie Mc Donald.

“Once again we are very proud to be supporting our young athletes as they seek to bring glory to their county and themselves. It will be tough going for them but Fitness Express hopes that our little contribution will go some way in assisting them.”
The two-week camp in Lima, Peru will be held from April 27 with Melville, Williams and Cozier attending. At the conclusion of the camp, Melville and Williams will represent Guyana in the Pan American Under-17 Weightlifting championship scheduled for May 6 -12.
According to GAWA’s Nurse, the lifters will also be aiming to qualify for the Youth Olympics scheduled for this August in Nanjin, China.
GAWA President Frank Tucker will join the team as Manager for the Youth Championships.