The Strongman Competition, hosted by the Cayman Islands Powerlifting Organization, returns this year after a successful inaugural staging in 2019.
Since then, sports and fitness enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the chance to test their strength and endurance once again in this event that was the first of its kind in Cayman. The competition will take place on Saturday, 23 July at the Lions Community Centre from 1-5pm.
Hundreds are expected to come out and watch individuals and teams compete in five events: The Conan Walk; Deadlift; Atlas Stone; Carry and Load Medley; and a new event this year – the Truck Pull. The top three teams overall and top three individual males and females in each category will receive medals.
“We are so excited to be able to bring the Strongman competition back. The powerlifting community here in Cayman is small but we’re passionate and we’re growing,” said Cayman Islands Powerlifting president Tony McInerney. “Some of our members and athletes – particularly the younger ones – have found the sport to be an effective outlet for dealing with personal physical, emotional and mental challenges they are facing, even more so in the last couple of years as we’ve gone through a global pandemic. This competition will be a great boost for their self-confidence and help prepare them for upcoming competitions.
“Thank you to our great sponsors, such as Waystone, for giving them this opportunity,” he added.
“Waystone is proud to sponsor the Truck Pull Challenge at this year’s Cayman Islands Strongman Competition. … We are pleased to support and bring continued awareness to the local charities that will benefit from this event – the Alex Panton Foundation and United Against Bullying. We look forward to seeing the powerlifters in action,” said a marketing representative from Waystone.
Some of the proceeds from the competition will go to local charities, as well as assist Cayman’s powerlifters with expenses for overseas competitions.
Tickets for the Cayman Islands Strongman Competition this weekend are on sale at eventpro.ky and are $15 for adults, $5 for teens (13+) and free for kids 12 and under. Doors open at 12:30pm and competition begins at 1pm. Food and drinks will also be on sale. For more information, contact Tony McInerney on 925-5335, email [email protected] or visit www.strongman.ky.
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