Fitness Games gets underway today

The Guyana Fitness Games ‘Mighty Malt Fitness Challenge’ gets cracking today at the National Park from 14:00hrs.

The nation’s best gladiators will  battle for spoils in a true test of fitness, strength, grit, stamina and endurance. According organizer, Noshavyah King, this year’s event will cater for athletes in three categories: teens, elite and masters (over 40).

King pointed out that the Games has been a platform for athletes to successfully compete and display their levels of fitness and serve as motivation for spectators. King disclosed that the ‘Fitness Challenge’ comprises of four to five events that combines 12 or more different exercises.

“A panel of judges will determine the contestants’ level of fitness based on their execution and speed and their scores are tallied to determine the fittest male and female.

”The Games is scheduled to attract overseas gladiators.

Admission is set at $2000.