And still!

Ndumiso Dlodlo successfully defended his Mr Zimbabwe title this weekend at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Bodybuilding Championship.

The ZITF Bikini title went to Loreen Moyo, who dominated the stage on Saturday night.

Based out of South Africa, Dlodlo has now won the title two consecutive years. This year top prise was $500. To win it, Dlodlo faced maybe his toughest competition to date including Lovemore Munyamana and Prosper Mugariwa, who placed second and third respectively, winning $300 and $200.

Blessing Sithole was crowned the Men’s Physique category edging out Pardon Dube and Genius Gwara (who placed second and third respectively) to win the title.

In Men’s Fitness, Chamunorwa Marange emerged as the winner, and Wheelchair Men’s Bodybuilding saw Marko Mwale crowned after an excellent contest.

Development secretary of the National Federation of Zimbabwe Bodybuilding and Fitness National, Keith Chirimanzi, told Zimbabwe Daily that he was extremely pleased with the quality of the show and performances of the athletes.

“We would like to start by thanking our sponsors for making this event a success and we are hopeful that we keep on working with them in future competitions. The event was well organized and the quality of athletes was amazing.”

“Our focus has now shifted towards Arnold classics and we are appealing for government support so that we can be able to send a team to South Africa for this tournament. This ZITF contest was a preparatory function to prepare for this huge event.”

The Arnold Classic Africa to which he is referring stands as the biggest bodybuilding event, and perhaps the biggest sporting event, on the entire continent. It draws competitors from all over Africa and beyond, hosting bodybuilding competitions as well as other sporting contests. In addition it is a massive exhibitive and commercial expo, which has been growing steadily through the years.

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