The 2022 INBA Capital City Championships took place on Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Davis, California. Julian Irvin led the way to win Men’s Bodybuilding and was awarded the Most Muscular Award. Irvin served in the military and trained himself for the show. Winning this event earned Juilain Irvin his PNBA Pro Qualification.
INBA Capital City Championships Recap and Outstanding Athletes
Other standout athletes include Bunthoeum Ham, an active USA Navy recruit whose posing was magnificent. It paid off for Ham after attending the INBA PNBA Workshop held May 19 in Corona, CA, where he received posing tips from PNBA professionals Derek Joe and Dr. Peter Chchonski. This show was also his first time competing, and he took home first place in Classic Physique Open, won Best Poser, and walked away with a PNBA Pro Qualification.
Diego Garcia is another competitor to take notice of. It was Garcia’s first time competing, and he won both the Men’s Physique Novice and Open classes. The competition was fierce, though, so two PNBA Pro Qualifications were awarded in the Men’s Physique Open class, both the first and second place finishers – Diego Garcia and Heinrich Stohner. It’s a rare circumstance; however, when the competition is close, Denny Kakos or the CEO Diana Kakos may award two pro cards in the same category.
PNBA pro and multi-media athlete Marc Cheatham also appeared and awarded the Men’s Physique open category.
It wasn’t just a happy turnout for the boys. Women ranging from their mid-20s – to 50s were inspirational. For example, Julie Romeros began a weight loss journey in October 2020. Initially, Romero only wanted to lose 20 lbs. But once the pounds started coming off, she kept going. She’s lost a total of 61 lbs so far and wants to inspire others to take a step toward a healthy future. Betty Mayes is another inspirational woman competitor who’s lost 41 lbs. And Analyssa Navaros proves how fabulous you can look after bearing two children.
Additionally, Julie Hall and Mary Haynes were awarded their PNBA Pro Qualifications. Hall won both the Grand Masters Figure and Open Figure, and Mary Haynes won Figure Masters. The Bikini Divas Open category was a close one, but Aubrie Koll had what it took to win and earn her PNBA pro qualification.
Iron Man Magazine and Pro City Supplements provided prizes to the winners.
INBA Competition Info
The INBA welcomes all levels of fitness and bodybuilding and includes a variety of categories. Some of them are Body Quest (weight loss transformation), Bikini Diva Mama Category (women who have had children 1-3 years ago from the competition date, and Beach Body (entry-level category to Men’s Physique).
Each International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) competition competitors earn the chance to make Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Qualification – a chance to compete as a professional athlete in the PNBA league. Although, the PNBA Qualifier doesn’t earn their PNBA pro status until the athlete competes on the PNBA stage. The PNBA offers pro qualifications in the following categories: Open, Masters 40-49 (age), and Grand Masters Bodybuilding 50-59.
When it comes time for competition, the INBA PNBA offers special/bonus awards – Best Poser, Most Muscular, Best Presentation, and Most Symmetrical. Also, the World President and Founder Denny Kakos or the event’s promoter will choose an athlete to win “The Best In Show Award,” which is a unique award that sometimes consists of an INBA/PNBA shield. Awards are given to standout athletes the judges liked.
Any athlete who competed at INBA Capital City Championships qualifies to compete in Team USA on September 23-24 in Las Vegas, NV.
The results from the competition have been announced. Below is the full breakdown of the 2022 INBA Capital City Championships.
2022 Capital City: All Division Winners
Men
- Beach Body: Raymond Robinson
- Men’s Bodybuilding: Julian Irvin
- Classic Physique – Open: Bunthoeun Ham
- Men’s Physique – Teen (13-19): Jayden Cross
- Men’s Physique – Junior (20-23): Diego Garcia
- Men’s Physique (Novice): Diego Garcia
- Men’s Physique (Open): Diego Garcia
Women
- BodyQuest Transformation: Julie Romero and Betty Mayes
- Ink/Tattoo: Christi Robinson
- Sport Model – Novice: Gloria Reyes
- Figure – Masters (40-49): Mary Haynes
- Figure Grand Masters (50-59): Juli Hall
- Figure Open: Juli Hall
- Wellness: Gloria Reyes
- Bikini Divas – Mama’s 3 Child Uner 3 Year: Analyssa Navarro
- Bikini Divas – Grand Masters (50-59): Christi Robinson
- Bikini Divas – Jr Masters (35-39): Gloria Reyes
- Bikini Divas – Novice: Melissa Vejar
- Bikini Divas – Open: Aubrie Koll
Special Awards
- Most Muscular: Julian Irvin
- Most Symmetrical: Juli Hall
- Best Poser: Bunthoeun Ham
- Best Presentation: Analyssa Navarro
- INBA Shield: Julie Romero
- Trainer Appreciation: Forever Fit by Paul & Marley Urciaga
2022 INBA City Capital Championships Breakdown
Beach Body
- First Place – Raymond Robinson
Men’s Bodybuilding
- First Place and PNBA Pro Qualification Awarded – Julian Irvin
- Second Place – Myles Miller
Classic Physique Open
- First Place and PNBA Pro Qualification Awarded – Bunthoeum Ham
- Second Place – Myles Miller
- Third Place – Aaron Garcia
Men’s Physique – Teen (13-19)
- First Place – Jayden Cross
Men’s Physique – Junior (20-23)
- First Place – Diego Garcia
- Second Place – Andres Rivera
Men’s Physique (Novice)
- First Place – Diego Garcia
- Second Place – Yoandy Hierrezuelo
- Third Place – Jayden Cross
- Fourth Place – Darwin Hercules
Men’s Physique (Open)
- First Place and PNBA Pro Qualification Awarded – Diego Garcia
- Second Place – Heinrich Stohner
- Third Place – Felix Valencia
- Fourth Place – Yoandy Hierrezuelo
BodyQuest Transformation
- Julie Romero
- Betty Mayes
Ink/Tattoo
- First Place – Christi Robinson
Sport Model – Novice
- First Place – Gloria Reyes
- Second Place – Julie Romero
Figure – Maters (40-49)
- First Place – Mary Haynes
Figure Grand Masters (50-59)
- First Place – Julie Hall
- Second Place – Katrina Finley
Figure Open
- First Place and PNBA Pro Qualification Awarded – Julie Hall
- Second Place and PNBA Pro Qualification Awarded – Mary Haynes
- Third Place – Katrina Finley
Wellness
- First Place – Gloria Reyes
Bikini Divas – Mama’s 3 Child Under 3 Year
- First Place – Analyssa Navarro
Bikini Divas – Grand Masters (50-59)
- First Place – Christi Robinson
Bikini Divas – Jr Masters (35-39)
- First Place – Gloria Reyes
Bikini Divas – Novice
- First Place – Melissa Veiar
- Second Place – Analyssa Navarro
- Third Place – Bailey Lewis
Bikini Divas – Open
- First Place and PNBA Pro Qualification Awarded – Aubrie Koll
- Second Place – Melissa Veiar
- Third Place – Analyssa Navarro
- Fourth Place – Yasmin Delgado
Most Muscular
Julian Irvin
Most Symmetrical
Juli Hall
Best Poser
Bunthoeum Ham
Best Presentation
Analyssa Navarro
INBA Shield
Julie Romero
Trainer Appreciation
Forever Fit by Paul & Marley Urciaga
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the outstanding athletes who earned a win at the 2022 INBA Capital City Championships!
