The NABBA Manawatu/Wanganui bodybuilding championships return to Wanganui for the second time in two years tomorrow with 39 competitors signed up so far to vie for titles in five overall grades.
Held in town for the first time in 24 years at the Wanganui Collegiate School auditorium in April 2014, the championships attracted a strong field of 70 competitors as a buildup to the national championships in October.
Spokeswoman Marianne Poole said organisers were delighted with the sellout crowd, which "certainly" encouraged organisers to bring it back again after having the event here proved financially viable.
"Hosting the national championships in Palmerston North, you don't want to keep going back to the same sponsors.
"Plus the fact it was so successful last year."