Historic! Rosanna Fung captures IFBB World Championship

Guyana’s Rosanna Fung, on Sunday, etched her name in history with a stellar performance in the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) World Championship, Binous Classic in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Fung strutted her stuff in the Wellness category for a gold medal, the first time that any Guyanese athlete has done so at a World Championships.
President Dr Irfaan Ali was among the first to congratulate the Guyanese bodybuilder in a statement on his social media page.
The Head of State wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to Rosanna Fung on making history for Guyana by winning the IFBB World Championship title at the prestigious Binous Classic in Dubai.

“With this extraordinary victory in the Wellness category, Rosanna has become the first athlete in Guyana’s history to capture a World Championship title in bodybuilding – a monumental achievement that fills our entire nation with pride.
“Competing against top international athletes on one of the largest and most respected bodybuilding stages in the Middle East, Rosanna delivered a truly world-class performance. Her dedication, discipline, and unrelenting pursuit of excellence have showcased the very best of Guyana on the global stage.
“Rosanna’s triumph is more than a personal victory – it is a symbol of national pride, a milestone in Guyana’s growing presence in global fitness and bodybuilding, and an inspiration to athletes across the Caribbean and beyond. She has shown that Guyanese talent can rise to the very top of the world.
“Congratulations, Rosanna Fung – Guyana’s World Champion!”