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Assuria lends assured assistance; Builders Lumber Yard affirms solid support
Kares CrossFit Caribbean Championship
Kaieteur News – The 2023 edition of the Kares CrossFit Caribbean Champions, set for April 15-16 next at the National Aquatic Centre and the National Park, has been gaining momentum from a corporate support/partnership.
Ms. Fiona Sooklall, Head of Department Assuria General GY (right), hands over the sponsorship cheque to a representative of Kares Caribbean CrossFit, Ms. Mary Fung-A-Fat.
The organisers have confirmed that the event, which will see over 4 million in cash and prizes being handed out, has gained the support of Assuria and Builders Lumber Yard.
The two businesses have presented their sponsorship packages for the successful hosting of the two-day competition which will see some 40 athletes including the best in the CrossFit business from six nations vying for supremacy.
Ms. Fiona Sooklall, Head of Department Assuria General GY in presenting her company’s contribution to Representative of Kares Caribbean CrossFit, Ms. Mary Fung-A-Fat, said that they are more than pleased to be supporting the event which will see participation from six nations.
“This is an event that will showcase a high level of discipline from the finest athletes in the sport. The standard would be high and as a company, our standards are very high, so you see the nexus is there. We would like to wish all the athletes every success and while there would be a winner in the male and female categories, all the athletes are winners at the end of the day.”
Ms. Mary Fung-A-Fat of Kares Caribbean CrossFit at left receives the contribution from Ms. Dorsel Bosan, Company Secretary for Builders Lumber Yard.
Ms. Fung-A-Fat conveyed the appreciation of the Organisers to Ms. Sooklall noting that their partnership is well appreciated.
Meanwhile, Ms. Dorsel Bosan, Company Secretary of Builders Lumber Yard, also expressed delight at being able to be on board such an event.
“An event like this affords participants the opportunity to exhibit a high level of sportsmanship and passion as they aim to outdo each other to be the best. It does not come easy though, as lots of hard work and commitment would have to be put into getting their bodies in shape. As a company, we are fully supportive of the event and look forward to some exciting duals on April 15th and 16th. We wish you well.”
Ms. Fung-A-Fat also uttered thanks to Ms. Bosan for their support and assured that the duals would be of the highest quality, on both days.
Headlining Guyana’s challenge would be the fittest man in the land, Dillon Mahadeo, the five-times Guyana Men’s RX CrossFit Champion, while on the distaff side, three-times RX CrossFit champion, Ms. Delice Adonis will be throwing down the gauntlet to her Caribbean rivals.
The event would be hosted by Ms. Timeka Marshall while tickets are already on sale at Fitness Express, Kares CrossFit, and Lotus Hardware. General admission is $1000; VVIP tickets will cost $5000, while children under-12, would be admitted free.
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