Ghanaian bodybuilding champion Martinson Ampadu, known as the Rock of Africa, is embroiled in a bitter dispute with the World Amateur Bodybuilding Association (WABBA) over unpaid prize money.
Ampadu emerged as the overall winner of the 2023 Africa Muscle Super Show, but despite his impressive victory, he has yet to receive his $1,000 grand prize.
Ampadu’s frustration is compounded by the fact that he paid a registration fee of GHS1,000 to participate in the competition. He has made repeated attempts to contact WABBA officials, but his efforts have been met with silence.
The bodybuilding community in Ghana is rallying behind Ampadu, demanding that WABBA honors its commitment and pays the champion his rightful prize money.
Ampadu’s victory at the Africa Muscle Super Show marked a significant milestone in his career, and he feels that WABBA’s failure to pay his prize money is a disrespect to his achievement.
The incident has raised questions about WABBA’s credibility and its treatment of athletes. As the standoff continues, Ampadu remains resolute in his pursuit of justice, insisting that WABBA must honor its commitment and award him the prize money he deserves.
The situation has sparked outrage and disappointment among fans and fellow bodybuilders, who are calling for WABBA to take immediate action to resolve the issue.
Martinson Ampadu, the “Rock of Africa,” struck gold at the maiden edition of WABBA Togo Bodybuilding Championship in 2023. The Ghanaian bodybuilding sensation dominated the men’s physique event, showcasing his impressive agility and skill to clinch the top spot.
The highly competitive championship brought together West Africa’s elite bodybuilders from Ivory Coast, Benin, Nigeria, and beyond, all vying for glory in Lome, Togo.
Ampadu’s remarkable performance earned him second place overall in the competition, which featured over 100 talented bodybuilders and physique athletes across three categories: lightweight, middleweight, and heavyweight. His impressive display of strength, definition, and stage presence left a lasting impression on the judges and cemented his reputation as one of the continent’s top bodybuilding talents.
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Ghanaian bodybuilder Martinson Ampadu, popularly known as the Rock of Africa, is fuming as he demands the $1,000 grand prize he won as the overall winner at the 2023 Africa Muscle Super Show from the event organizers, the World Amateur Bodybuilding Association (WABBA).
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