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GAPF shortlists 22 for 14th IPF/NAPF/NARP C/ships in USVI
The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) has shortlisted a 22-member team to represent the nation at the 14th IPF / NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships scheduled for St. Croix, US
Fazim Abdool being assisted during this squat routine by his brother Farouk Abdool. Franklin Wilson photo.
Virgin Islands, August 14 – 19, next.
The team made up of experienced and not so experienced lifters will be aiming to continue a rich tradition that Guyana has set ever since getting back into competitive Powerlifting at the Caribbean level and further afield.
According to a release from the federation which is now headed by Ed Caesar, team Guyana will be aiming to continue the rich tradition set by the likes of seasoned campaigner Winston ‘Little Master’ Stoby who has also been shortlisted.
Several athletes from across the length and breadth of Guyana were selected based on fulfilling the criteria stipulated by the GAPF’s Selection Committee which was based on their performances at the federation’s Senior National Championships in November 2015, the 2015 Pan-American Powerlifting Championships held in Brazil, and the 2015 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships held in Canada.
The release further stated that overall the team is made up of several seasoned athletes who have all been successful on the International and Regional stages. It also boasts several young talents eager to make their debut at this level.
The GAPF is appealing to Corporate Guyana and citizens to make this trip a reality for all the athletes. Interested persons can contact members of the GAPLF Executive Committee to indicate their interest in making this moment in the history of Guyana’s Powerlifting, a reality. Contact persons Ed Caesar (600 2942) and Martin Webster (231 6758).
The team is as follows:
Name Division Weight Category
Female
Andrea Smith Open 57kg
Males
Demetri Chan Male Sub Junior 74kg
Winston Stoby Masters 274kg
Neezam Deepan Male Junior 53kg
Johnny Seecharran Male Junior 66kg
Navendra Tamessar Male Open 59kg
Daniel Sooklall Male Junior 59kg
Dwayne Welch Open Male (Classic/Raw) 59kg
Rudolph Blackman Male Open 83kg
Paul Adams Male Open 83kg
Gordon Spencer Masters 283kg
Erwyn Smith Male Open 93kg
Nigel Phillips Male Open 93kg
Martin Webster Masters 1 (Coach) 93kg
Karel Mars Male Open 105kg
Fazim Abdool Male Open 105kg
Frank Tucker Male Masters 3 105kg
Jagdesh Budhram Open 105kg
Farouk Abdool Male Open 120kg
Rawndell Clementson Male Open 120+kg
Ed Caesar Team Manager
Andrew Austin (Referee/Judge)
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