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Jun 03, 2022 Sports
Essequibians Wazeer Hussain and Lalita Bridgemohan are both looking forward to maintain their dominance on the powerlifting stage and have set their sights on winning more titles.
Hussain of Roy’s gym, Essequibo Coast, won the male open overall title, while Lalita Bridgemohan of Seemangal gym of Essequibo Coast, was the best lifter in the female Masters classic division when the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting federation staged its Intermediates/Masters championships at St. Stanislaus Auditorium on May 15.
Hussain also established records in the 83kg Men’s Junior Raw with a Total of 570.0kg/1256.635 lbs and in the (83kg) Men’s Junior Raw Deadlift with 240kg/529.110 lbs.
They both stated that want to continue their winning ways and are prepared to work hard to achieve their goals.
Hussain said he worked hard for the win and is looking forward to compete again this year end. He expressed gratitude to trainer Vijay Rahim, members of Roy’s gym and his family.
Bridgemohan stated that she was confident of doing well and said discipline played an important role in her success. He credited gym members and family.
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