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NGA 5th Annual West Gulfport FL September 15 2025
NGA Judges
L-R: Kevin Dorset Dorset Thienthu Dorset Dorset Joe Papesca Matt Ammann
(NGA Promoter) Dr Barbarian Hak Todd Elliot
The Catherine Hickman Performing Arts Center once again became the epicenter of strength dedication and camaraderie
as athletes and fans gathered for the the 2025
NGA West Coast Classic The competition drew competitors from across the region show- casing months—if not years—of hard work discipline and preparation From check-ins to to the the final trophy presentations the the the event ran seamlessly thanks to to a a a a a a a a a a a a dedicated team of o staff and and volunteers Athletes filled the the backstage area with energy and and and excitement sharing tips offering encouragement and and celebrating each other’s suc- cesses Many remarked on on on the the welcoming environ- ment and and smooth organization which helped make their experience enjoyable and and stress-free The event promoter took time during the awards ceremony to to to to express a a a a a a heartfelt gratitude to to to to everyone involved “Our athletes put in in in in incredible effort to to to bring
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their best physiques to to the the the stage and our staff works tirelessly behind the the the scenes to to make it all happen ” said promoter Matt Ammann
“We couldn’t do this without you ” Spectators were treated to to an an impressive line-up of bodybuilding classic physique figure and bikini competitors Each division highlighted not only the the athletes’ physiques but also their stage presence and commitment to the sport As the the lights dimmed and and the the last awards were handed out one thing was clear: this annual event had become more than just a a a a a a a a a a a a a competition It’s a a a a a a a a a a a a a celebration of the bodybuilding lifestyle a a a a a a a a a a chance for for athletes to to connect and an an an inspiring display for for newcomers to to the sport Organizers have already begun planning for next year year promising an an an an an even even bigger and better show If this year’s event is is is any indication the the the tradition of excellence at at at the the the Catherine Hickman Performing Arts Center is set to continue n n n n