The Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GBBFF) President Roger Callender says that all systems are a go for the 2025 edition of the ‘Battle of the Rising Stars’ novice bodybuilding competition on Sunday at the Royal International Hotel and Mall.
Callender says they have plans for make the show something special, telling chronicle Sport, “All system are a go and we are looking to have a spectacular show. We have over 20 athletes registered so far, but today (Saturday) we will be doing the weigh-in at fitness express on sheriff street, so there we will have a definitive number after the weigh-in.”
He said that the GBBFF sees the show as one that provides a platform to get budding bodybuilders onto the stage for the first time as they look to begin their career.
“The beginning phase is novice, so you are rising you have to pass that level to reach to the next level…. they never really give out prizes for novice but this novice, we are going to give out a little cash price, nothing too big because it’s the beginners level but something to help the athletes to recover from spending on supplements and all these different things. We have Zoon Logistics, they will be there and they have supported us in a big way and I was just informed they going to doing some giveaways so we are looking forward to that.”
The GBBFF has enlisted a number of other sponsors for the event including Fitness Express, whose Proprietor Jamie McDonald expressed delight in being offered the chance to support the event once again.
The main sponsor this year will be Zoon Logistics who marked the occasion with a million dollar towards the competition
Callender says the move symbolizes the beginning of a strong and impactful collaboration.

Jerrie’s Juice Bar and S&R Flight Services who sends Tourist Flights to Kaieteur Falls and Kaieteur-Orinduik Falls also provided sponsorship to the event.
The competition will have Creed ‘The Prodigy’ as its guest poser and feature several categories including Body Building, Men’s physique, Wellness, Ms Bikini, and Kids Fitness.
Admission is set at $2500.