CEBU, Philippines- A top executive of an airline is among the entries to watch out for in the keenly-awaited 3rd Philippine-Asia 2014 International Bodybuilding Championships slated on August 9 at the Mariner's Court Convention Center.
Dennis Delgado of the organizing Workout Fitness Center said Patrick Tan, President and Chief Executive Officer of South East Asian Airlines, an affiliate of Tiger Airways, forms part of the 125 musclemen from six countries across three continents who will showcase their fabulous sculpted physiques in the one-day contest.
As an added treat to the competitors and the spectators as well, Mr. Universe Pro Marek Olejniczak of Germany and reigning women's Europe champion Sarah Malthus of New Zealand will grace the event as guest posers.
Over P150,000 is up for grabs for the top performers. The categories to be contested are the men's physique, women's shape/bikini, women's figure, men's masters, mixed pair and athletic, Mr. Athletic open and novice open.
The men's overall champion will get a total prize of P110,000 that includes P25,000 cash and P85,000 worth of roundtrip ticket to Germany for the NAC Universe.
The Mr. Physique titlist will receive the second biggest cash reward of P10,000 plus trophy and gift packs from sponsors, while the Miss Fitness will take home P6,000. The rest of the category winners will get P8,000 cash and exciting gift items.
Also, all class champions are qualified to compete in the NAC Universe in Germany at their own expense.
Entry fee is pegged at P2,000 inclusive of a welcome and victory dinner among other perks. Registration is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 8 at the Workout Fitness Center-Capitol Branch.
The pre-judging proper will be done at 8 a.m. on August 9, while the final showdown is set at 4 p.m.
For more inquiries, one may e-mail strongpinoy@ymail.com or keep in touch with all Workout Fitness at 255-5531 or 345-2395.
The event is sponsored by Fitmax, St. Mark's Hotel, Best Western Plus-Lex Cebu, Hotel Stella, Mariner's Court, Kima Glass Supply, Cebu Hidden Paradise Mountain Resort, PS Printing, Elegant Circle Inn, Verbena Hotel Suit, Gardenia, and Skycable. The co-presentors are Promatrx 7, Thaiger Pharma, Omega Pro, Casino Ethyl Alcohol, Barbie Dancewear, Capitol Central Hotel and Suites, Ang Sinangag Station, Power FM, Smooth FM and Home Radio. (FREEMAN)