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42nd CACBFF C/ships – St. Maarten GABBFF shortlists 5 athletes to date; funds needed
Reigning Mr. Guyana, Kerwin Clarke headlines a 5-member team selected by the Guyana Amateur Body Building and Fitness Federation (GABBFF) to represent this nation at the 42nd edition of the Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation Championships (CACBFF) set for the Island of St. Maarten from October 2-4, next.
Clarke, who will compete in the Welterweight (Under 164lbs) Category would be accompanied by fierce rival Devon Davis who will campaign in the Flyweight (Under-132lbs) class; USA based Bruce Whatley, Caerus Cipriani who will become the first Guyanese athlete to participate in the Men’s Physique competition and the lone female, Alisha Fortune set to take part in the Miss Body Fitness competition.
Kerwin Clarke (right) and Devon Davis
Alisha Fortune
GABBFF President Keavon Bess said that himself and former President Frank Tucker, a CAC Accredited Judge will be accompanying the team to St. Maarten.
While Whatley, a former powerhouse in the sport in Guyana will fund his own way to CAC, the other athletes have already started the process of seeking sponsorship to offset expenses associated with the trip.
Bess said that from the GABBFF from its standpoint would be holding a bar-b-que on Saturday September 27 to assist with the raising of funds. He is calling on fans of the sport to the venture. Tickets are available from any member of the GABBFF Executive as well as the local based athletes selected at a cost of $1000.
The venue on September 27 is the Victoria Law Chambers, South Road and bar-b-que would be served from13:00hrs.
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