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FOUNDER Claude MaphosaCell Number: +27 72 856 4598

Fax Number: 086 622 8559www.ateam.wozaonline.co.za

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FOUNDER Claude MaphosaCell Number: +27 72 856 4598

Fax Number: 086 622 8559www.ateam.wozaonline.co.za

FOR IMMEDIATE MEDIA RELEASE

Soweto’s Petrus Molefe Annual Development Bodybuilding Show

The A Team will be presenting and hosting the2nd Annual Petrus Molefe Body Building Show judgement day

The A Team with a team of professional body builders are extremely excited about creating and increasing the awareness of body building as a recognised sport in Soweto and other under developed areas. The event also serves as a platform to commemorate Petrus Molefe. Molefe was a member of Umkhonto weSizwe, the ANC’s military wing, and was the first soldier to be killed by the apartheid regime on 16 December 1961 in Dube, Soweto. As we continue to develop our communities, it’s encouraging to remember those who came before us and fought for freedom. Now it is for us to continue their work and contribute to development at other societal levels.

The show will take place on the 28 of September 2014 and will be hosted at the Soweto Nasrec expo with the official opening at 13h00. The show is open to all who wish to participate.

Athlete registration and weigh-in will commence at 08h00 and close at 10h00 on Saturday morning.

“The weigh-in is vitally important for all athletes to ensure they enter into the correct categories,” explains Mfumadi.

Admission fee:

Children under 12: Entrance free

Children over 12: R20

Adults: R60

Athletes: R100 Registration Fees

Prizes:

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Trophies will be awarded to the top 6 athletes in each category, as well as a hamper package. The overall male & female athlete will be awarded with this first ever Petrus Molefe Body Building Show winner’s trophy.

The following categories will be hosted at the show:

Division Categories:

Male

Junior (under 21)

Junior (under 23)

Masters (over 40)

Masters (over 50)

Senior novice (under 70kg)

Senior novice (over 80kg)

Senior men (under 70kg)

Senior (under 80 kg)

Senior (over 80kg)

Paraplegic

Male Model

Mr Fitness

Female

Miss Physique

Body Fitness (one line up)

Female Model

As organisers, The A Team believes it is important to host the event within the community. “It provides us with an opportunity to contribute to building and integrating communities around Soweto through a positive activity such as bodybuilding,” says The A Team “It is all part of the social

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FOUNDER Claude MaphosaCell Number: +27 72 856 4598

Fax Number: 086 622 8559www.ateam.wozaonline.co.za

cohesion project. In our case we use sports or bodybuilding to bring communities together,” he continues. The social development component of the event is as important as the healthy living aspect, according to The A team “Our communities are plagued by social ills such as substance abuse. It affects the youth in particular, who because of high levels of unemployment, and have few positive alternatives to engaged in. By exposing our communities to activities such as bodybuilding, we are in a position to encourage the youth to get involved in other activities, as well as healthy lifestyle alternatives,”

The A-Team is still seeking sponsorship to cover the prize money and other aspects of the event. With sponsorship, the A-Team will be able to launch the annual event successfully, as well as expose brands to a broad audience from various corners of Soweto. It is an event with great potential for future growth of athletes, as well as reforming communities to excel in healthy living.

“To us the event serves many positive purposes,” says “as it addresses issues of social cohesion, building communities, getting people involved in physical activity, and raising awareness about healthy living.”

The media is hereby invited to attend the Petrus Molefe Annual Body Building Show on Sunday 28 from 08:00 until late afternoon.

our budget that we seek for to cover the event

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FOUNDER Claude MaphosaCell Number: +27 72 856 4598

Fax Number: 086 622 8559www.ateam.wozaonline.co.za

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FOUNDER Claude MaphosaCell Number: +27 72 856 4598

Fax Number: 086 622 8559www.ateam.wozaonline.co.za

For interviews, images and further information, contact:

Claude Maphosa

072 856 4598

ateamrandburg@gmail.

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FOUNDER Claude MaphosaCell Number: +27 72 856 4598

Fax Number: 086 622 8559www.ateam.wozaonline.co.za