2023 Vancouver Pro Bodybuilding Preview

July 12, 2023

There will be a total of six divisions that will compete at the 2023 Vancouver Pro!

The 2023 Vancouver Pro is prepared to highlight a fun weekend of bodybuilding events. The show will return to Abbotsford BC, Canada with six divisions on display with winners qualifying for the 2023 Olympia.

The Olympia qualification system has changed this year. If an athlete did not finish in the top three in the previous year, or top five in Men’s Open, they will have to win a show to qualify. The points qualification system is no more. Also, former winners of an Olympia title have lifetime eligibility.

There will be a new champion in Men’s Open with Iain Valliere already holding a ticket to the biggest show of the year. He was victorious at the Toronto Pro Supershow in June and decided to not defend his title in Canada.

Below, check out a full breakdown of the Men’s Open division and the rosters for the entire show.

2023 Vancouver Pro: Men’s Open Roster & Breakdown

Prince Boabang
Eiren Gauley
Stan de Longeaux
Morgan McDonald
Hassan Mostafa
Nathan Spear

Below, take a look at three competitors who have the best chance to take home the title this weekend.

Hassan Mostafa

Hassan Mostafa has improved over the last few years but still comes with a couple questions marks regarding conditioning. Mostafa finished 13th in the 2021 Olympia after qualifying via the points system. He earned two victories in 2022 but was unable to appear on the biggest stage. This year, Mostafa returned to the stage and finished as the runner-up during the 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow.

Mostafa will return to the stage in Vancouver in hopes of qualifying for the Olympia. The points system is now gone and Mostafa will have to win a show to appear. He will be one of the favorites to win this show but but arrive in his best shape. There have been some questions regarding Mostafa’s conditioning, mainly in his abs and midsection. If he comes in at his very best, Mostafa will be difficult to beat.

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Stan de Longeaux

In terms of athletes coming in at top shape, de Longeaux is another that will be difficult to beat if he is his best. Stanimal will be able to compete with Mostafa by the looks of his recent physique updates. de Longeaux looks like he is building his best physique ever to this point in terms of symmetry and conditioning.

Last season, Stanimal finished fourth during the 2022 Legion Sports Fest Pro. If he is able to win this show, he will punch his ticket to the Olympia for the first time since 2019.

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Prince Boabang

Prince Boabang is another competitor that looks like he is in his best shape as a professional. In 2019, Boabang competed as a 212 competitor, including a fourth-place finish in Vancouver. Now, he is ready to compete against the biggest athletes in the world.

Boabang has a chance as a dark-horse competitor this weekend. The difference between him and the top two, he will need someone to fall down the scorecard. Boabang has impressed on social media but lacks a bit in his legs and lower body. If he is at his best and other competitors lack a bit, Boabang has a chance to steal this show. Moving forward, he will continue to improve and be a threat in Men’s Open.

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2023 Vancouver Pro: Full Rosters

Iain Valliere is not the only champion that will not return to defend his title. In fact, there will be no repeat champions on stage this weekend. Below, check out the full rosters from the other five divisions in the show.