The Morne Rouge Playing Field in Grenada became an epicenter of athletic excellence on December 13, 2025, as the nation hosted the spectacular Olympia Glory Games. This landmark event celebrated raw power, disciplined physique, and vibrant community spirit, signaling a new era for strength sports in the Caribbean region.
The games showcased revolutionary strongman equipment, including two professionally engineered vehicle deadlift apparatuses manufactured locally by Moorsafe Group Ltd. These state-of-the-art installations demonstrated Grenada’s growing capacity to support world-class strength competitions while promoting domestic engineering expertise.
Elite athletes from multiple divisions competed for national titles, with international contenders from Trinidad and Tobago elevating the competitive landscape. The women’s open division saw Candesha Scott claim victory, followed by Onesha Bingley and Jai Abraham. Rashid Bridgeman dominated the men’s lightweight category, while Jusceno Jacob triumphed in the heavyweight division against strong regional competition including Trinidad’s Krishna Lutchman.
Beyond traditional strongman events, the games featured two signature physique exhibitions: the Men’s Beach Body Competition and Women’s Bikini Showdown. These segments highlighted extraordinary physical conditioning, confidence, and artistic presentation, broadening the event’s appeal beyond pure strength demonstrations.
The opening ceremony reached historic proportions when Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell officially inaugurated the games before engaging in a symbolic Farmers Walk challenge against Grenadian strongman legend Mark Felix. The presence of high-ranking officials including Police Commissioner Randy Connaught and Olympic Committee President Bernard Wilson underscored institutional support for strength sports development.
Youth engagement emerged as a central theme through the Schools Truck Pull Challenge, where Grenada Boys’ Secondary School competed against Presentation Brothers’ College in a display of youthful enthusiasm and school spirit. Both principals participated directly, emphasizing the importance of physical activity and teamwork among younger generations.
The games concluded with a powerful symbolic gesture as Mark Felix presented his personal competition gear to local strongman Marcus Alexander, representing the transfer of excellence between athletic generations. This moment encapsulated the event’s broader mission to inspire future athletes and build lasting legacies.
Substantial sponsorship from both public and private sectors enabled the games’ success, with the Ministry of Youth Sports, Grenada Olympic Committee, and numerous corporate partners providing crucial support. Fitness establishments including Body Image Health Club, Geomax Gym, and Extreme Fitness contributed to elevating competitive standards nationwide.