Malta Carib $$ for junior bodybuilding

THE EIGHTH Malta Carib National Junior Bodybuilding and Ms. Fitness Championships will be held on July 6, thanks to a generous sponsorship of $130,000 by Carib Brewery, the makers of Malta Carib.

This was revealed at a media conference at Carib’s Hospitality Suite, Champs Fleurs yesterday. Carib’s Public Relations Manager, Colin Murray speaking at the function, praised the Trinidad and Tobago Bodybuilding Federation (TTBBF) for their efforts in making the championships one of the most anticipated events on the local sporting calendar. ”Malta Carib sponsorship of the 2003 competition comes not from the desire to profit but rather from our commitment towards promoting a healthier lifestyle for the people of Trinidad and Tobago. “More importantly we believe in the great taste and health benefits derived from Malta Carib, as the tag line suggest ‘Exceed your potential’ and we expect nothing less that 150 percent discipline, attitude and commitment from all the competitors taking part,” Murray said.

The event will take place at the University of the West Indies Sport and Physical Education Centre in St. Augustine. Treasurer of the TTBBF, Brian Benjamin thanked Carib for their involvement and promised that the sport will exceed its potential as far as development is concerned. “We have worked extremely hard to take this sport off the ground and now we are very confident that it will continue to grow and grow rapidly. We have designated July the month of bodybuilding and we are going to stage the Eastern Caribbean Regional tournament in July as well. “At the end of the month I am sure that bodybuilding will be a much more attractive sport,” Benjamin said. Richard Roberts, chairman of the Judging Committee, in his short address revealed that Melvin Anthony, a great rival to Dareem Charles, will be making a guest appearance at the show.  Melvin, ranked fifth by the International Bodybuilding Federation (IBF), recently whipped Charles.