Supreme Sanaj reigns as Mr Bridgetown, Rashida Gill and Shanice Mason also impress

Sanaj Lewis reigned supreme at the Barbados Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (BABBFF) National Championships, earning the coveted title of Mr Bridgetown. Lewis showcased a superior physique and stage presence, leaving no doubt about his dominance in the competition.

The competition, held at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium on Saturday evening, showcased the island’s top bodybuilders and fitness athletes. Lewis showed off exceptional muscle development and stage presence, and displayed a level of conditioning and symmetry that left the spectators in awe.

In the Men’s Bodybuilding Overall category, Lewis outshone his rivals, Roger Streeks, Timon Howard, Curtis Kirby, and Joe Bourne.

Rashida Gill and Shanice Mason emerged as the standout performers in the women’s categories, dominating their respective divisions.

Gill claimed the overall title in the Women’s Wellness category. Her well-balanced physique and commitment to fitness were evident throughout the competition. Gill also won the Over 158 cm class.

Mason, a rookie in the Women’s Bikini Fitness category, made a remarkable debut, capturing both the overall title and the Over 169 cm category. Her athleticism, symmetry, and stage presence impressed the judges and solidified her position as a rising star in the sport.

The BABBFF Nationals saw some challenges posed, with low competition numbers in some areas.

The event featured a variety of categories, including Men’s Bodybuilding, Men’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Women’s Bikini Fitness, Women’s Wellness, and Children’s Fitness. While some categories boasted strong competition, others were limited to just one or two athletes.

Barbados Bodybuilding Championship Results

Men’s Bodybuilding

• Overall Winner: Sanaj Lewis
• Second Place: Roger Streeks
• Third Place: Timon Howard
• Fourth Place: Curtis Kirby
• Fifth Place: Joe Bourne

Individual Categories:

• Up to 65 kg: Curtis Kirby
• Up to 70 kg: Timon Howard
• Up to 75 kg: Sanaj Lewis (1st), Roger Streeks (2nd)
• Up to 85 kg: Joe Bourne
• Junior Men’s Bodybuilding Open: Timon Howard
• Masters Men’s Bodybuilding Open: Roger Streeks (1st), Curtis Kirby (2nd), Kirk Bovell (3rd), Joe Bourne (4th)

Men’s Classic Physique

• Overall Winner: Jurad Mason
• Second Place: Kirk Bovell
• Third Place: Keliel Marshall
• Fourth Place: Dadrian Holder

Men’s Physique

• Overall Winner: Bukkaih Providence
• Second Place: Harquiem Noel
• Third Place: Julian Belgrave

Individual Categories:

• Over 176 cm: Bukkaih Providence (1st), Tyrell Forde (2nd), Cole Yates (3rd), Carl Harewood (4th)
• Up to 176 cm: Haquiem Noel (1st), Julian Belgrave (2nd), Kevon Carter (3rd), Shone Springer (4th), Raymond Harewood (5th), David Yarde (6th), Raymond Edwards (7th)
• Junior Men’s Physique: Haquiem Noel
• Men’s Physique Masters: Julian Belgrave (1st), Shone Springer (2nd), David Yarde (3rd)

Women’s Bikini Fitness

• Overall Winner: Shanice Mason
• Second Place: Sherri-Lyn Burke
• Third Place: Michelle Bryan

Individual Categories:

• Over 169cm: Shanice Mason (1st), Terissa Bushell (2nd), Joyann Holford (3rd)
• Up to 169cm: Sherri-Lyn Burke (1st), Michelle Bryan (2nd), Trudi-Anne Bovell (3rd)
• Master Women Bikini Fitness: Michelle Bryan (1st), Trudi-Anne Bovell (2nd), Terissa Bushell (3rd), Joyann Holford (4th)

Women’s Wellness

• Overall Winner: Rashida Gill
• Second Place: Vickyann Hope
• Third Place: Janelle Butcher

Individual Categories:

• Over 158cm: Rashida Gill (1st), Vickyann Hope (2nd), Lovette Shepherd (3rd)
• Up to 158cm: Janelle Butcher (1st), Maria Grimes (2nd)
• Women’s Wellness Masters Open: Vickyann Hope (1st), Janelle Butcher (2nd)

Other Categories:

• Women Body Fitness: Danielle Holder
• Women’s Fit Model: Aaliyah Ellis
• Women’s Physique: Leanna Carter
• Children’s Fitness: Shania Sargeant (7 years), Ariya Bynoe (9 years), Leilani Webb (10 years), Tyrina Straker (12 years), Keyanna Straker (14 years), Sariah Baird (15 years)
• Boys Children Fitness: Aaron Small (8-9 years), Aidan Cummins (10-11 years)

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