LIMPOPO – In charge of all the arrangements is local strongman Leon le Roux.

Le Roux needs boasts numerous top three and top 10 finishes in both national and international strongman competitions in his age and weigh class. As the only Limpopo strongman competing both nationally and internationally, Le Roux was appointed to represent SASF in organising the event. He hopes to promote the sport and arrange more competitions for the province.

“I have been competing in strongman since 2009, when there were local competitions arranged only for Louis Trichardt. My intention is to promote the sport and give an opportunity to all interested members in Limpopo to start a strongman career. There are a lot of people in our province with the potential to participate and to do well, but they perhaps do not know about the sport,” said Le Roux.

The idea to host a Limpopo strongman (and woman) competition in Louis Trichardt was born. “The competition will be open for all classes, ages and sexes to participate. The competition will be done according to ASU (Southern African Strongman Federation) and international standards and will comprise various types of events to test the member’s strength on different levels,” said Le Roux.

The plan is to host the competition before the South African national championships, which will take place at Emerald Casino. “Members who perform well at the Limpopo Strongest will then be invited to the SAs,” said Le Roux.

For the competition to take place, however, numerous factors need to be considered and some expenses need to be covered.

Sponsors are needed for:
* Travelling, meals and accommodation for approximately six crew members and officials;
* Prize money, medals and trophies need to be presented;
* Water/drinks for the athletes and officials for the two days;
* Music and a master of ceremony for the two days;
* Seating and shading for spectators and athletes; and
* Any other prizes, supplements, nutrition or any other type of sponsor; and
* Depending on the number of athletes, affordable accommodation for at least three days.

“There will be four divisions in the competition, namely the 80kg, 90kg and the 105kg, where you must weigh less than 105kg to be able to participate in the division. There will also be an open class for members above 105kg. Every division will have a master’s category, which will be for members above 40 years of age. There will also be a novice class for both men and women,” said Le Roux.

People who wish to get involved may contact Le Roux on 079 012 2263.