THE new administration of the sport of bodybuilding in Guyana, headed by Roger Callender has embarked on a novel Bodybuilding tour set to showcase the sport and its top athletes to new audiences around the country.

Calendar told Guyana Chronicle that this tour is set to get in full swing after commitments from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS), led by the Honourable Minister Charles Ramson Jr.

The head of the bodybuilding fraternity said that, after meetings with the Minister, they have new plans for the future of the sport, adding that the Ministry’s approval and support of the initiative augur well for its success.

Minister Ramson expressed strong support and enthusiasm, recognising bodybuilding’s potential to reach even greater heights across the nation.

Callender told Guyana Chronicle, “Getting the support of the government is a tremendous boost for Bodybuilding in Guyana; we are deeply appreciative of the support. Bodybuilding is not just a love for us; it is a passion and we will be able to spread it across Guyana and bring bodybuilding and fitness to everyone and take the sport to newer heights.”

He said, “This will help produce the next set of bodybuilders for the new era that is coming as well as Kids’ fitness that we are looking to push also which will serve as the nursery for the sport in the years to come and the government’s support will be integral to this development.”

The GBBFF boss added that this marks a new era for bodybuilding in Guyana, with year-round competitions now added to the national calendar

In addition to the three stable competitions, the Novice, intermediate and senior Mr. Guyana competition, the tour is set to include new classic shows in Berbice, Linden, Essequibo and Lethem.

Winners from each regional event will ultimately face off in the grand finale, the prestigious Mr. Guyana Championship in Georgetown.

The tour is set to feature entertainment and intense competition with the action commencing, at a date to be announced, in Essequibo.