…BFAM executive calls for more support

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Organizers for the 2025 Mr Malawi body building competition say this year’s budget is at pegged at MK25 million

Bodybuilding and Fitness Association of Malawi (BFAM) spokesperson, Mphatso Nkuonera made the revelation in an interview with this publication.

“We need this money for prize awards, accommodation of those coming from other corners of the country, advertising among other key expenses.

“We’re going to conduct the Mr Malawi 2025 event in Lilongwe at Kamuzu Institute for Sports (KIS).The choice of the venue was aimed at bringing the event to the center for all the participating athletes from all the regions,” Nkuonera said.

He said currently BFAM has raised K5 million with a deficit of K20 million kwacha, and urged well wishers to support the event in order to meet its expectations.

Secretary General, Aaron Simwaka said the event has several categories lined up for a grab and called upon athletes to register and confirm their participation.

“We have four main categories namely; Open Senior Bodybuilding, Juniors Bodybuilding, Men Physic, llLadies Fitness, and we are expecting twelve athletes from each category,” he said.

Simwaka said this year’s competition has unique arrangements where veterans, like Isaac Mwangonde, Brown Gondwe, Henry Masitala and others will get on stage as guest posers just to spice up the show.

“Last year’s champion Wellington Mwangonde will not take part as now is holding a pro card only for international competitions.

“We are expecting to see Zachaeus Phiri who was last year’s number two and Alpha Chilongola who was on number 3”, he added.

BFAM President Benny Phiri, said the association through it’s members and few individuals has managed to raise about MK5 Million, the only company that has come forward is Chibiso Motors with MK500,000, individuals from south Africa Kenneth Nyakamera MK400,000 and the legend James Daud with MK1.2 million.

Phiri added that BFAM expects to shape more bodybuilders who can ably compete on international stages, and he encouraged all local gym athletes in the country to gather courage and participate in the national event.

This year’s Malawi tournament is being held under the theme, ‘Healthy Citizens for a Healthy Malawi.’

The Maravi Post