Christina Ramsammy etched her name in history on Saturday night, becoming the first Guyanese to win an International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Pro Card on home soil, at the sixth staging of the One Guyana Stage of Champions.
Ramsammy won the Miss Bikini Open competition at the National Cultural Centre, with Meyer Charelle, Sabita Stephenson and Ralissa Weleleer occupying positions second to fourth in that order.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. and bodybuilding officials with the top three finishers in the Bikini Open segment
A Pro Card is the credential that elevates a bodybuilder from amateur status to professional status within the IFBB Pro League.
After her crowning moment, Christina and her husband and biggest supporter, three-time Mr. Guyana Darious Ramsammy, spoke to News Room.
Surinamese bodybuilders Rafael Kromokarijo and Marlon Henery had a memorable sojourn to Guyana, leaving with the coveted IFBB Pro Card.
The pair topped their respective divisions, with Kromokarijo winning the Men’s Physique and Henery the Bodybuilding Over 95kg Class.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. (second right) and bodybuilding officials with the three Pro Card winners
After their success was confirmed, Kromokarijo and Henery spoke exclusively to News Room, expressing their elation to move from amateur to pro.
Below are the summarised results
Bikini Open
1st– Christina Ramsammy (Pro Card)
2nd– Meyer Charelle
3rd– Sabita Stephenson
4th– Ralissa Weleleer
Men’s Physique (Up to 176cm)
1st– Rafael Kromokarijo
2nd– Joel Tobie
3rd– Getrouw Rudolph
4th– Jana Pollydora
Men’s Physique (Over 177cm)
1st– Ruley Chundler
2nd– Marley Vyphuis
3rd– David Diliza
Bodybuilding (Up to 75kg)
1st– Kevon Fredericks
2nd– Danellson Ambrose
3rd– Trisson Harte
4th– Seon Budhan
5th– Sweet Sajar
6th– Philip Lau
Bodybuilding (Up to 85kg)
1st– Orlando Dublin
2nd– Lindon Burnett
3rd– John Luther
4th– Joel Caldeira
Bodybuilding (Over 95kg)
1st– Marlon Henery
2nd– Julio Sinclair
Absolute Men’s Physique Overall Winner– Rafael Kromokarijo (Pro Card)
Absolute Bodybuilding Overall Winner– Marlon Henery (Pro Card)
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