BARBOSA GRATEFUL FOR SUPPORT

MBABANE – “It was the best show ever.” The host of Barbosa Classic Wellness Festival, Arnaldo Barbosa, extended his appreciation to athletes, sponsors and members of the public following a successful show on Saturday.

The competition, which drew over 200 spectators and contestants from the kingdom of Eswatini, South Africa and Mozambique, was held at House on Fire. Also present were local gyms’ fitness coaches and representatives of the International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB).

Winner

The overall winner of the competition was South Africa’s Ndumiso Dlodlo, who also came up on top in the bodybuilding Senior Men Over 80kg category. Junior athlete Patric Kamenga scooped the Men’s Physique crown and South Africa’s Tsepiso Masilo won the Senior Men Under-65kg crown. Kwaito Mamba outfoxed his fellow contestants in the Senior Men Under-80kg and Menzi Zulu was the best in Men’s Classic Physique Under-23years division. Neli Nkonyane defended her title as the reigning sports model.

Dashira Ameriko was the champion in the Senior Men Under-75kg category and first time contestant, Thabiso Msibi bagged the Beginners’ Line-up title. Another highlight of the day was South Africa-born athlete Bulelani Jola, who stole the show during his stage performance. Jola had been invited as a guest poser and a judge on the day. Barbosa also extended his appreciation to the judges in Nathi Tembe, Banele Simelane, bikini model Lindsay Martin, Zelda and Slim Shaddy for a job well done.

“I would like to thank all the athletes, sponsors, local gyms such as Swazi Fit and Fitness Zone, plus members of the public who came in numbers to support the show on Saturday. From all previous Barbosa Classic shows, I must say that this one was the biggest and the best ever. For me, everyone was a winner because of their courage and enthusiasm. Eswatini athletes are really pushing and very soon we will be ranked among the best in the world,” said Barbosa.

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