Nervous,
yet excited, the North West Novice athletes gathered at the Hellenic Hall
inRustenburg to showcase their fit and
trained physiques for the Novice Championshipsthis past weekend. The
event generated much exitement and positive energy among athletes, officials
and spectators alike. The Provincials marked a very importantoccasion for
Michael Mitchell, who enjoyed his first event as acting Chairman of IFBBNorth
West.
The
afternoon started with the Mens Juniors under 18 division where Tiaan Smith,
Jacovan Biljon and Melson Modise competed for the division title. Taking the
stage for thefirst time, these athletes delivered their best to an encouraging crowd cheering them on.Jaco, a
mentally-challenged athlete competed with some guidance from officials-showing
once again the positive attitude of IFBB SA in assisting challenged
athletes.Lucky for Jaco, his rolemodel, Marius Dohne, performed as guest-poser
for the event,entertaining the crowd with his dynamic on stage presence. A
Definite highlight andfirm favourite of the evening was the striking beauties
competing in the Ladies divisions.The first line up was that of the Fitness
Bikini athletes, giving nothing short of a stellarperformance for the panel
of judges. Each turn and pose was
carried out with precision,giving optimal presentation of their hard work and
dedication. Catha Beukes took thetitle followed by Joyce du Plessis coming in
second. The Mens divisions producedimpressive talent overall with Melson Modise
taking the Junior Under 18 title, ReboaneDioka
stood out in his Under 23 under 75kg line-up and Karel Blom walked away as
theLightweight under 70kg winner. Solomon Tladi and Hannes Jansen van Vuuren
took thetitles in the Light Middleweight 80kg and Heavyweight 90+ kg divisions
respectively.
The
second half of the evening kicked of with an impressive line up of the Beach
Bikinidivision, grabbing the full attention of the crowd. Toned and tanned
physiques werepresented to the judges in unfaltering style. It was a tough
decision for the judges and inthe end it was Alex van der Westhuizen who won
them over. Angelique de Vrye tookthe Ladies Classic trophy, ending of the
Ladies divisions on a high note.
When
time came for the respective winners to get on stage for the announcement of theoverall champ, the
athletes presented their best with energetic routines that gotspectators
enthusiastically applauding them. Contributing to the exhilarating
atmosphere,Aneurin Wentzel was annouced as overall winner adding to his under
23 over 75kg winearlier in the evening. The 22 year old described the win as
'amazing' and 'an absoluteconfidence booster'. Winning Overall Champ was a huge
bonus to add to thecompetition being a first-time competitor.
Chairman,
Michael, gave his account of the event-
"the North West Novicechampionship proved that less is more with a
smaller set up and venue, proving to beexplosively succesful". He also
added that Novices are creating a firm foundation forfuture Proteas.
Gloria
Mashigo, who was a judge at the event says she is very excited for the
NorthGauteng Novice Champs next week in Pretoria as the event will be her 1st
as Chairladyof IFBB Gauteng North. "I didn't expect to be appointed as
chairperson, it came as asurprise, but I welcome it and look forward to the
chairmanship term."
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