HUGH Ross, the 2015 National Amateur Body Builders Association (NABBA) Masters Over-50 title-holder, was yesterday recognised by the Ministry of Education, Department of Culture, Youth and Sport, for not only his recent accomplishment, but for his outstanding ambassadorship. Ross, who is currently Guyana’s most successful and recognised bodybuilder, exacted revenge for his second place finish at the 2014 installation of the event and came out on top of some of the world’s finest in the sport at the Dolmen Resort Hotel, Oracle Conference Centre, in Malta.
Minister within the Ministry of Education with the responsibility for Sport, Hon. Nicolette Henry, made the presentation at her Main Street Georgetown office and while congratulating the 2012 and 2014 Mr Universe (Masters) winner, the Minister thanked the 55-year-old Guyanese for being an example for others to follow.
“The Department recognises Mr Ross as one of Guyana’s most outstanding athletes who have demonstrated that hard work and commitment can lead to success in any sports discipline – bodybuilding in this case,” the Ministry said in a release.