The Ministry of Tourism has thrown its full support behind the 43rd Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships, set for October 1-4, at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort here in The Bahamas. Organizers have announced that the event, which showcases categories in bodybuilding, figure, bikini, fitness and physique, will be as grand as ever.

"The Ministry of Tourism is pleased to support this event. It achieves our strategic objective of hosting special events and enhancing our sports tourism leadership credentials," said Deputy Director General in the Ministry of Tourism Ellison "Tommy" Thompson. President of the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) Joel Stubbs said The Bahamas has brought its 'A' game to this event.

"This year, we have a very strong team with several of our athletes who have the potential to turn pro. We are looking to bringing the overall team gold right back here, at home where it belongs, and it would be wonderful and a sincere privilege to have you celebrate with us, and support our Bahamian athletes in this highly charged, nice family atmosphere," he said.

"This being the 43rd CAC Championships and The Bahamas hosting it for the sixth time speaks volumes. It is very clear that the IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness) has confidence in us being able to host and execute this prestigious event of this magnitude. With hard work, good work ethics and perseverance, we will produce a show that will make its mark in Bahamian sporting history and provide an experience that is second to none. We wish to make a special appeal to the general public to please come out and support this event. It will be a well-organized, exciting and very classy show that you and your entire family can enjoy."

Over 400 athletes from 41 countries are expected to participate in the CAC Championships. Officials say the teams are expected to bring with them 1,500 to 2,000 persons in total. The Bahamas has won the overall title eight times and this is the sixth time the event is being hosted in the country. The last championships were held in 2008 when The Bahamas won the overall title.

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