Vancouver Pro Show 2022 Results: Predictions & Rumors
The Vancouver Pro will take place on the weekend of July 16-17 in Abbotsford, BC. Six IFBB Pro League contests will be held, and all six champions from this weekend will qualify to compete at the 2022 Olympia. After a two-year absence, the men’s open is back, and seven stars from North America will pose down for the judges and fans. Here are the top five we think will make it to the finals.
- Iain Valliere (Ottawa, Ontario)
Valliere will make his 2022 debut, but he is off to a 7th-place finish at the Olympia in 2021. By all accounts, his prepping went as he planned, and he’s confident that he’ll be qualified for the Olympia at the end of the evening. If Valliere had been bigger with the same conditioning from last year’s Texas Pro challenge, then he would have left victorious.
- Antoine Vaillant (Burlington, Ontario)
After dealing with heart and health issues, Vaillant made it clear that he intends to compete in Minneapolis. He didn’t compete at all in 2021, and his last contest was a 14th place effort at the 2020 Olympia. The fans will be glad to see him back, and the showdown between him and Valliere will do Canada proud. He will have to be at his best, and Valliere missing his peak could help his cause as well.
- Jonas Giatras (Syracuse, Utah)
This man shocked many in the Puerto Rico Pro in June when he finished 3rd overall. Hassan Mostafa won that competition. It means he is familiar with standing next to larger competitors, which he will do in this contest against Valliere. Don’t be surprised if he finishes in the top three again.
- Hossein Kalateh (New Westminster, BC)
A 212-pound competitor, Kalateh is considered one of the most talented big men in Toronto. He has won the Toronto Pro at that weight class and will be competing for the first time in the Open division. It will be interesting to see how he does against bigger opponents.
- Martin Hernandez (Mexico)
Martin finished in the 9th spot at the Orlando Pro and Mostafa won that contest. Martin will be making his second appearance of the season, and if he learns from his mistakes from last month, a top five finish is achievable.
Men’s Bodybuilding Line Up
- Seth Engman (Lehi, Utah)
- Jonas Giatras (Syracuse, Utah)
- Martin Hernandez (Mexico)
- Hossein Kalateh (New Westminster, BC Canada)
- Kook Kwang Moon (Burnaby, BC Canada)
- Antoine Vaillant (Burlington, Ontario Canada)
- Iain Valliere (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)
Past Men’s Open Winners
- 2015 – Fouad Abiad
- 2016 – Ben Pakulski (Iain Valliere Debut, 9th)
- 2017 – Michael Lockett
- 2018 – Lukas Osladil
- 2019 – Hadi Choopan (Valliere, 4th)
- 2020 – No Show
- 2021 – No Men’s Open Show
LEADERS IN SKIN CARE
- Cody Amey (Burlington, Ontario)
Cody switched from third place in Toronto to taking the win in Vancouver. He’s been making room for more convincing moves, but it’s not too late for back tracking and success.
- Kellen Wilson (Surrey, BC Canada)
Soon to be a pro, Wilson is already a top-10 contestant in his second contest. He has a lot of potential, so do not be surprised if he finishes just one place short of the victory and Olympia qualification.
- Aaron Aramini (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
The former Men’s Physique competitor was 7th in the Classic Physique division in Ontario which is his new division. From what we’ve seen, he has looked a lot more confident since incorporating weights and shows that he can finish 1st if not 2nd in Canada.
Classic Physique Lineup
- Cody Amey (Burlington, Ontario Canada)
- Aaron Aramini (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)
- Isaac Baier (Beaumont, Alberta Canada)
- Adam Beveridge (Calgary, Alberta Canada)
- Billy Danh (Coquitlam, BC Canada)
- Richard Gayle (Scarborough, Ontario Canada)
- Ethan Gohari (Australia)
- Virgilio Giugno (Miami Beach, Florida)
- John Le (Coquitlam, BC Canada)
- Vladimir Markov (Portland, Oregon)
- David Anthony Tassin (Bothell, Washington)
- Kellen Wilson (Surrey, BC Canada)
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- Charjo Grant (Fairfax, Virginia)
Among his professional achievements, Tyree has finished 12th at the Arnold comp twice, displaying a strong level of muscle maturity and symmetry. He is also driven to break that 12th place position this year and take home top spot.
- Josh Bridgman (United Kingdom)
He’s a new pro, and this will be his pro debut. He was very impressive at the 2021 NPC Worldwide MK Classic. He will be looking to make a big first impression, and traveling across the Atlantic to compete will be a big commitment for him. He expects it to be worthwhile.
- Akbar Sarbaz (Toronto, Ontario)
Expect the 9th place finisher, who was a mere 11th in his hometown Toronto race, to redeem himself this spring in Boston.
Men’s Physique Lineup
- Ezekiel Afanou (St. Hubert, Quebec Canada)
- Josh Bridgman (United Kingdom)
- AJ Ellison (Calgary, Alberta Canada)
- Charjo Grant (Fairfax, Virginia)
- Isaias Paez Martinez (Calexico, California)
- Mavrick Leger Rites (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)
- Akbar Sarbaz Sarkhanlo (Toronto, Ontario Canada)
- Daniel Miguel Rabiela Tomas (Mexico)
- Gurjinder Virk (Surrey, BC Canada)
- Shahin Zolfaghari (Iran)
