Bodybuilder gets lucky
Local bodybuilder, Lucky Nkosi (39), recently returned from Dublin, Ireland where he flexed his muscles at the WFF World Championships.
He competed in the Body Athletics up to 85 kilograms category, where he placed seventh out of 20 athletes.
At Nabba SAs he took first place in his category (under 75 kilograms, under 1,65 metres).
“I am very happy with my result, but I was caught unaware. I weighed in at 72 kilograms and I had to compete against athletes up to 85 kilograms. The top six were pro-athletes and I am still an amateur,” Nkosi said.
A total of 49 athletes left for Ireland on November 3 and returned to South Africa five days later.
Next year’s Worlds will be held in Brazil.
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“Next year is going to be even a greater challenge. I need to move up a weight class and I hope to qualify once again for Worlds where I want to compete between 78 and 80 kilograms.”
Nkosi had great financial support from close friends that he got to know in the gym environment and thanked them for their ongoing support. “Without you I would have not been able to travel to Ireland. I want to thank my family and good neighbours who stood behind me all the way. And then last but not least, to my coach, Elie (Fourie) who made it all happen,” Nkosi said.
Fourie, who has been involved in Nkosi’s training since 2014, said his athlete never once complained.
“What has made my work easier is his discipline and enthusiasm for the sport. He never complained about his eating plan. I have a lot of respect for Lucky. He does not take any drugs and this achievement on the world stage is exceptional,” Fourie said with a smile.
In 2015 Nkosi walked away with a third place at Nabba SAs. For the second consecutive year, he qualified for Nabba Worlds. South Africa hosted this prestigious event last year, where Nkosi just missed a spot in the top three.
