More than thirty-five (35) athletes from eight African countries are expected to compete in the 2024 edition of the International Federation of Gymnastics and Bodybuilding (IFBB) West Africa championships.
The competition which will hold on April 27, 2024, at the Ga Mashie Hall of the Trust Sports Emporium, Accra is expected to feature some of the continent’s most outstanding bodybuilders.
Speaking to a press on Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Vice President of the Ghana Bodybuilding and Fitness Association, George Fousta Baffoe, outlined his plans to organize a successful competition.
He expressed excitement at the number of countries coming to the competition and noted that the GBBFA will take measures for an impressive tournament.
George Fousta Baffoe, speaking on Team Ghana’s preparation for the competition, revealed that fifteen Ghanaian athletes will represent the country. Athletes will compete in the Traditional Bodybuilding, Men Physique, Female Bikini and Men Classic Physique categories. He also mentioned that Iron Man Supplements will be sponsoring the event.
He said, “We have eight countries. Tanzania, Niger, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Togo, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire and host nation Ghana are looking for honours, but we are yet to hear from Nigeria.”
“We are delighted to partner with Iron Man Supplement, who have supported us year after year and are grateful for their support.”
“We were able to get seven athletes who are now professionals and they all came through our ranks. We are sure that soon they will give us medals in major international events.
The Technical Director of the Association, Dr. Samuel Adjei, the GBBFA Technical Director appealed to Ghanaians and corporate institutions to come forward and support the Ghanaian team.
The competition will have the full support of the Iron Man Supplement company.