ON Saturday evening, the National Cultural Centre hosted the country’s first professional bodybuilding qualifier show, which saw Guyanese Christina Ramsammy as well as Surinamese Rafael Kromokarijo and Marlon Henery capturing coveted professional cards.

It was the sixth edition of the competition, and the first to see top winners in the Men’s Physique, Ms. Bikini and overall men’s bodybuilding earning pro-cards along with lucrative cash prizes.
Local girl, Ramsammy, who has been competing in the country’s bikini senior competition as well as at the Central America and Caribbean bodybuilding show got her hands on the highly sought-after professional card, which will now allow her to go pro.

She went up against a strong contingent from Suriname as well as locals, and after making the cut as a finalist, Ramsammy showed her technique and sculpted body to the adulation of the audience, and approval of the judges.

She won her category ahead of Meyer Charelle, and countrywoman Savita Stephenson, who placed second and third, respectively.
Meanwhile, in the Heavyweight category for over 95 kg athletes, favourite and CAC medalist Julio Sinclair came in softer than he should have, and was edged out by Henery, who won the category.
Henery would go on to the final pose-off, featuring all the winners of the other bodybuilding categories, and dominated to take the elusive pro-card on offer for bodybuilding.
Guyanese Orlando Dublin was good enough to clinch the middleweight category ahead of countrymates Lindon Burnett and John Luther, who took the other podium positions.
Grenada’s Kevon Frederick claimed the lightweight category against a stacked field, after showing off his chiseled frame.
Second place was Daneilson Ambrose, with Trisson Harte third.

The men’s physique was the most contested category, and saw Ruley Chundler win the over 77 kg category ahead of local Marley Vyphius, with David Diliza third.

The up-to 176 cm men’s physique category also saw fireworks as Surinamese Kromokarijo proved he was a class above his fellow competitors to win his category and cop the pro-card.
Joel Tobie was second in the 176cm category, with Getrouw Randolph.

Henery claimed $600,000 for First Place, with $300,000 each going to Ramsammy and Kromokarijo.
The event was sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, New GPC, Fitness Express, Ele’s Trading and Hardware, Camille’s Academy, and Royal International Hotel among other stakeholders.
The organisers also announced that they have been granted eight pro-cards by the International Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) for the next edition of the One Guyana stage of champions in 2026.