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Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter

AFTER doing well by scooping the gold medal in the Men’s Fitness Open at the Mr Mufakose bodybuilding contest a few weeks ago, bodybuilder Francois Nyashanu has since shifted focus to the Marume Classic set for tomorrow at the Zimbabwe College of Music.

The 31-year-old Budiriro-based athlete managed to beat more than seven contestants at the last contest held at Rutendo Hall last month.

Nyashanu is now targeting the National Federation of Zimbabwe Bodybuilding and Fitness (NFZBBF) event that will earn athletes the right to contest at the National Championships as well as the Arnolds Classic Africa.

Nyashanu, who has taken to the podium on several occasions, is confident that he is going to do well considering the effort he has put in at trainning.

“I think my win at Mr Mufakose will give me confidence going into this week’s contest. I have been working hard for the past three weeks and I am in the right frame of mind. There will be tough competition since this is going to be a national event but I am ready.

“I have been dieting and I think it is going to be well in my category,” said Nyashanu.

Despite training at his Fitness Freaks backyard gym, the athlete is not deterred by financial challenges he faces as he pushes on.

The contest is the brainchild of four-time Mr Zimbabwe and six-time Mr Ironman winner, Givemore Marume.

Among the categories to be contested for on Saturday are Men’s Open Bodybuilding, Junior Men’s Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, Men’s Fitness Open and the Women Bikini Open.

Seasoned bodybuilder Nunurai Masosonore scooped the main prize in the Senior Men overall category of the last edition held in 2020.

NFZBBF championships will be held in Harare next month with registration having already commenced.