Madagascar was once proudly represented right through the Bodybuilding International Championship which came about within the Maldives from November 5 to 11. Even if confronted with logistical difficulties earlier than departure, the Malagasy staff confirmed unfailing resolution, and their performances had been praised.
4 Malagasy athletes had been competing, together with 3 males: Léonce Anicet Ralaiharitiana, Arnaud Hubert Ramahavonjy and Nomenjanahary Fenohery Rakotoarisoa. Every of them completed in 5th position of their respective class, a outstanding efficiency for his or her first world competitions. For her section, Nancy Leung, the one girl at the staff, competed within the Ladies’s Fashion Body As much as 165 cm class. Even if she got here just about the rostrum, she completed in 6th place, nonetheless an honorable position for this primary revel in on an international scale. “The consequences are encouraging. For his or her first world pageant, completing within the best 5 on this planet is already a supply of significant pleasure”declared Georgii Vernier, president of the Malagasy Bodybuilding Federation, who accompanied the staff. In line with him, the extent of the contest displays that Madagascar can compete with different international locations, despite the fact that the athletes suffered tough stipulations earlier than their departure. “Discovering the important finances for the commute was once a problem, which impacted their bodily preparation. However regardless of this, they confirmed resilience and didn’t surrender. »
The participation of this Malagasy staff was once made conceivable due to self-financed finances. Every member of the staff contributed in line with their way, supported by way of pals and native companions. “Even with legit invites, we confronted difficulties, even having to make a spherical commute to Ivato airport. With out the intervention of the Malagasy Olympic Committee, this commute do not need been conceivable. It was once a adventure stuffed with pitfalls, however in spite of everything, we’re happy with this efficiency”added Georgii Vernier. Regardless of the hindrances encountered, Malagasy athletes stay motivated. “We aren’t discouraged, we adore our self-discipline, we adore our place of birth and we will be able to proceed to honor it”they stated.
Heriniaina Samson