-Albert wins silver in weight class

NATIONAL bodybuilder, Darious Ramsammy, said that his performance on Sunday in the Dominican Republic (DR) has given him added confidence that he will be the man to beat at this year’s Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GBBFF) Senior Bodybuilding Championships.

The 24-year-old won the U-165 pound class, but finished second overall at the Santo Domingo Open, which restricted him from receiving his IFBB pro-card.

“I was not really disappointed that I missed it, I best myself and I’ll keep pursuing it.”
The Fitness Lifestyle (LBI) member also told Guyana Chronicle that he has a busy three months left in his season, which will culminate with another attempt at a pro-card, when he competes in the Aruba Classic this January.

The other Guyanese at the competition, Mr Novice 2020 Nicholas Albert, finished a commendable second place in the U-176 pound class.
In a social media post on Monday, president of the GBBFF, Keavon Bess, congratulated both bodybuilders. “You guys did us proud and represented us well.”

He also singled out the duo’s manager/coach,Videsh Sookram.
“It is without doubt that Videsh has become one of the best bodybuilding and fitness trainer and coach in Guyana and his many accomplishments locally has already confirmed his superior knowledge of the sport.”

MR GUYANA
Ramsammy, who is one of the favourites for the title in December, said that his attention is now solely on Mr Guyana (The Senior Bodybuilding champion). He said that since he had more time to prepare for the Santo Domingo Open, he was able to work on his calves, hamstrings and glutes.

“I believe I can compete and win as just as I am, but I’ll still put in the work.”

The confident bodybuilder also called out five-time champion, Kerwin Clarke, to compete this year. “I want to beat the best—my name must go down as Mr Guyana in the country’s history.”

Once he has achieved this accolade, he will move on to the next chapter of his bodybuilding career.