Fidel Castro carries the day at Kenya Bodybuilding under 21 event

Event winner Fidel Castro [Courtesy]

Fidel Castro proved he had all it takes at 2019 under 21 bodybuilding event that was held at the Mathare Youth Sports Association Hall on Saturday as he came out strong to be crowned country’s top young muscle man.

The encounter saw 20-year-old Castro parade his best physique that convinced the judges to award him the number one spot ahead of other competitors.

The youngster had his confidence on top as he made his moves on the stage before he was announced the winner.

Castro celebrates after winning [GameYetu]

“I am so happy with this victory. I didn’t expect to win so soon but I just knew that my hard work will one day get me on top.” Said jubilant Castro.

He also advised the youths to stop drug use as it consumes their valuable time.

Castro and Owino congratulate each other after emerging positions one and two respectively [GameYetu]

“My advice to young people out there is to stop drug abuse, I was a victim myself but then I realized and changed my ways,” he added.

Castro also said that his dream is to compete in the upcoming Mr Kenya event.

The Second position went to 21-year-old Marcus Owino who gave Castro a run for his money as he also put up a good show that left the judges at crossroads on whom to award the championship.

The Second position went to 21-year-old Marcus Owino [GameYetu]

In the Men’s physique category, Adnan Mubarak carried the day followed closely by Collins Ouma.

Mens Physique category contestants [GameYetu]

 

Adnan Mubarak carried the day Men's Physique category   [Game Yetu]

In the ladies’ ‘bikini category’, Lyn Florence emerged the winner followed by Barbara Amondi while Susan Oyugi settled for third.

In the ladies’ ‘bikini category’, Lyn Florence emerged the winner [GameYetu]

 

Barbara Amondi came in second [Courtesy]

Calistus Shikanga, one of the Kenya Bodybuilding Federation officials present at the event together with the federation’s President Chris Omedo, urged the youths to engage in the sport and thanked those who turned up to make the event successful.

President Chris Omedo's opening speech [GameYetu]

“The event was a success and I am very thankful. I didn’t expect an incredible turn out like this but it happened.” Said Shikanga.

He was happy with the number of lady contestants that turned up for the contest.

“For today we did not even expect the ladies to come because most of the youth ladies are so reserved. And it was so amazing when we saw them coming in and from what I have seen, they are ready to come out and show that they can do what men can do,” he added.

A celebrated Kenyan IFBB Bikini Fitness Competitor Farah Esmail, who was also at the event had her say on the proceedings of the afternoon.

Farah Esmail handing A certificate of participation to a competitor [GameYetu]

“This is great because is an event where the youths are coming up in the sport, so it is great.

“From my experience travelling around the world, under 21 is the biggest category because that is where you start, these are the ones coming through the ranks to become the next Mr Kenya and the bikini queens." Said Esmail.

She also condemned the use of steroids in the sport and talked about how the federation is working around the clock to arrest the situation in the country.

“We are talking about the use of steroids in the sport, which is a huge contagious issue as you know. There are many athletes using steroids, here in Kenya we have banned that. Some people elect its use but it has its consequences as you heard the chairman say. There are some cases of its use in Kenya and we have banned some athletes.

“Usually after the Mr and Ms Kenya, we test the athletes if they are on steroids or not.” She added.

The federation now looks forward to the upcoming Mr and Ms Kenya event coming up soon.