The GNC Ottawa Championships provides a competitive platform for a number of male and female bodybuilding and fitness categories including bodybuilding, physique, figure, bikini and fitness.The event is governed by the Ontario Physique Association (OPA), the province’s governing body recognized nationally by the CBBF and internationally by the IFBB. The annual event filled the CEGEP de L’Outaouais auditorium to capacity on Saturday.
Following months of intense training, strict dieting, and the goal of physical perfection; 175 competitors signed up for the GNC Ottawa Championships, with the hope of obtaining one of the coveted awards. Along with the title, coves the opportunity to advance to the next level, with 5 positions in each category eligible to compete at the GNC |Ontario Provincials.
The commitment to training and preparation was evident last night, making the judges’ decision difficult, none more than the men’s overall class with Frank Anderson, Tyler Brennan and Roberto Lagana vying for the top honours. In the end, the decision went to Lagana. The bikini category was won by Jordan Ealdama. The Physique categories were won by Josh Wunderlich (Men’s) and Myriam Paquin (Women’s) respectively. Tthe women’s figure award went to Sophie Hoang in another hotly contested category with Johanna Stavrakaki and Niveana Garrah providing a strong challenge.
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Elaine von Tobel
What great coverage of the event. Thank you.