Bodybuilding arena for juniors

JAKARTA: More than 200 beginner and novice athletes are expected to take part in the Junior National Bodybuilding Competition on Aug. 26, at the Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium, South Jakarta.

Six categories will be contested: the 55-kilogram (kg), 60-kg, 65-kg, 70-kg, 75-kg and 75-kg and over.

Chairman of the organizing committee Ade Rai said on Thursday that the occasion should provide young athletes with an opportunity to compete in a bodybuilding competition.

Ade, who is a former Asian bodybuilding champion, will also show off his muscles during the competition. --JP