Stage of Champions CEO looks towards a bright future

The One Guyana Stage of Champions was etched in the history books last weekend at National Culture Centre, as Christina Ramsammy made history as the first person to win a pro card at the sixth edition of the event.
In the Bikini Open contest, the Guyanese won first place as Meyer Charelle got second. Sabita Stephenson and Ralissa Weleleer finished third and fourth respectively.

Stage of Champions Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Vidish Sookram highlighted, “Christina Ramsammy will definitely go down in history. It was the first pro qualifying event and we have one of our very own in Guyana and she was the first person to win that pro card in the bikini category. The pro card was handed over by the Honourable Minister Charles Ramson, who also will be in history for doing that. The first pro card by a Guyanese and handed over by the Minister of Culture and Sport.”
He went on to state, “Stage of Champions was definitely a success because of 1) the sponsors and most of all, the Government support. The Government and the Ministry of Culture and Sport. It was attended by 25 countries and the level of competitors was definitely such a pro quality and deserving of a pro card.”
The event’s CEO was also asked about the future projections and goals for the Stage of Champions.

“Definitely, the projection of this sport is going forward. It’s definitely going forward at a fast rate. I mean, it’s only six competitions and we are already granted eight pro cards. However, we only had three categories. In the future, we plan to have more than four categories. We plan to have at least all eight, so that we could have all eight pro cards to give away; that way, we will have more visitors from more countries, more athletes from different parts of the world. It will be bigger and better,” Sookram explained.
He went on to add about the event’s potential, “It also looks like it is a competition that will also boost tourism in Guyana, because, for instance, you have the Roger Boyce Classic in Barbados, which is very similar on a slightly higher level. Because of it, the storm has been there for a very long time. This definitely boosts tourism, because you have athletes coming from different parts of the world: Spain, Italy, Egypt, Morocco, Dubai, different places, Brazil, the United Kingdom and so on. So, this, that is the level of competition that we’re looking to have in Guyana.”
Competition results for the Stage of Champions

Bikini Open
1st – Christina Ramsammy
2nd – Meyer Charelle
3rd – Sabita Stephenson

Men’s Physique up to 176 cm
1st – Rafael Kromokarijo
2nd – Joel Tobie
3rd – Getrouw Rudolph

Men’s Physique over 177 cm
1st – Ruley Chundler
2nd – Marley Vyphuis
3rd – David Diliza

Bodybuilding up to 75 kg
1st – Kevon Frederick
2nd – Danellson Ambrose
3rd – Trisson Harte

Bodybuilding up to 85 kg
1st – Orlando Dublin
2nd – Lindon Burnett
3rd – John Luther

Bodybuilding over 95 kg
1st – Marlon Henery
2nd – Julio Sinclair