THE Zambia Body Building Federation (ZBBF) has overturned the controversial outcome of the Mr Kabwata competition, nullifying the earlier coronation of Ojon Simusokwe and officially declaring Patrick Kalenga as the legitimate Mr Kabwata champion. The decision followed mounting pressure from athletes, bodybuilding enthusiasts, sponsors, fans and other stakeholders, many of whom strongly contested the validity of Simusokwe’s initial victory. Social media platforms and fitness forums were awash with criticism, with some observers describing the results as “rigged” and calling for a thorough review of the judges’ scorecards. Amid escalating public outcry, the ZBBF convened an emergency meeting where the judges who presided over the competition were summoned to defend and justify the contested results. During the review process, inconsistencies were...