Online Reporter
Takudzwa Chitsiga
Zimpapers Sports Hub
SEASONED body-builder and fitness trainer Godwin Simba Mhaka is expected to leave the country on Wednesday for the Universe Powerlifting Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, this weekend.
The contest will take place from Friday to Sunday.
Mhaka who has been preparing in the gym for the past four months and is confident of bringing home some medals.
He will be taking part in his second international powerlifting event after his debut in Dubai in April this year.
“I am happy with the way I prepared for the tournament. I have managed to recover from an injury I had during preparations and I have been working hard for the past four months.
“I am looking forward to breaking my personal best and making sure that my sweat has been rewarded.
“There will be a lot of competition as this is an elite event which needs focus and determination,” said Mhaka.
The event will feature over 200 athletes from 50 nations. But Mhaka, fresh from some good performances on the international stage, is a seasoned athlete.
“Judging from my past experience, I think I will bring home more gold medals this time around.
“I have learnt from my past experiences and levelled up.
“I am grateful to Musabvunda Apparel and Total Fitness Zimbabwe for their support in fulfilling this mission and hoisting Zimbabwe’s flag higher.”
Mhaka has seen it all in the bodybuilding and fitness world.
His trophy cabinet boasts of titles like Mr Ironman Zimbabwe, Mr Zimbabwe, Mr Ironman Botswana and the 2017 Mr Pretoria Classics.
He won gold at the World Fitness Federation’s Mr Universe Bermuda Beach Model category in Las Vegas, United States, last year.
