2024 Japan Pro Bodybuilding Show Official Results

The 2024 Japan Pro took place on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Tokyo. Furthermore, the event served as a qualifier for the 2025 Olympia Weekend. Moreover, it featured the 212, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. Winners would secure spots at the 2025 Olympia.

In addition, if a winner was already qualified, no additional qualification would be awarded. Notably, the competition was fierce across all divisions. However, Athletes from around the world competed for their chance to compete on the Olympia stage.

Furthermore, Kerrith Bajjo entered the 212 division as the favorite. However, after finishing fourth at the 2024 212 Olympia in Las Vegas, he aimed for redemption. Also, he dominated from the start and took the top spot in Japan.

Additionally, Corey Morris, the winner of the 2024 China DMS Changsha Pro, triumphed in Men’s Physique. Also, his performance in Tokyo solidified his place as a top contender. Meanwhile, Uyanga Bataa claimed her second career pro win in Bikini, impressing the judges with a perfect score.

2024 Japan Pro Official Results

Here are the official results from the 2024 Japan Pro Bodybuilding Show, courtesy of the IFBB Pro League:

212 Bodybuilding

Kerrith Bajjo (USA)
Sung Yeop Jang (South Korea)
Aphichai Wandee (Thailand)
Sho Hirokawa (Japan)
David Henry (USA)
En Zhou (China)
Kentaro Kuramochi (Japan)
Hoyeon Jang (South Korea)
Asmawi Zolkifli (Malaysia)
Hongeun Kim (South Korea)
Hiroshi Abe (Japan)
Katsutoshi Matsusaka (Japan)
Xi Qing Mao (China)

Kerrith Bajjo entered the 2024 Japan Pro as the favorite. Moreover, following his fourth-place finish at the 2024 212 Olympia in Las Vegas, he was eager to prove himself. There, Keone Pearson claimed first place. However, at the Japan Pro, Bajjo wasted no time. Also, he dominated from the start and impressed the judges. Furthermore, as a result, his strong performance earned him the victory. Lastly, this win reinforced his status as one of the top athletes in the 212 division.

Moreover, Bajjo’s victory highlighted his consistency and strength. Meanwhile, it also solidified his growing reputation in bodybuilding. Therefore, his future in the 212 class looks promising. Fans are excited to see his upcoming performances.

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Men’s Physique

Corey Morris (USA)
Joshua Eng (Malaysia)
Gymray Yu (Taiwan)
Kent Iwakami (Japan)
Takumi Ishikawa (Japan)
Ryohei Okada (Japan)
Hong Son (Vietnam)
Yiming Wei (China)
Jackson Peos (Australia)
Ash Abdollahi (Australia)
Jimmy Chen (Taiwan)
Rintaro Kiyokawa (Japan)
Kazuma Oishi (Japan)
Junxin Liu (China)
Natsuki Takaramura (Japan)

Tied for 16th

- Penny Cheung (Hong Kong)
- Ilya Kvashnin (Russia)
- Chung Jen Liu (Taiwan)
- Suppachai Phonklad (Thailand)

Corey Morris was another favorite going into the Japan Pro. Moreover, having already secured a spot at the 2025 Olympia by winning the 2024 China DMS Changsha Pro, he entered the show with high expectations. Furthermore, like Bajjo, Morris delivered an outstanding performance. Consequently, he claimed first place. This victory further strengthens his standing as a top contender in the Men’s Physique division.

Furthermore, Morris’ win boosted his confidence ahead of the 2025 Olympia. Also, his consistency has made him a fan favorite. Therefore, he is one to watch in future competitions.

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Bikini

Uyanga Bataa (Mongolia)
Mengru Zhang (China)
Xinyi Chen (China)
Yurika Noda (USA)
Ekaterina Opekunova (Russia)
Amanda Lee (Singapore)
Miharu Kurachi (Japan)
Jule Schwabe (Germany)
Jess Feeney (Ireland)
Chanyu Xu (China)
Vanessa Inazu (Japan)
Maiko Otsuka (Japan)
Si Yu (China)
Elizaveta Shmukler (Japan)
Amanda Jayden Lam (Hong Kong)

Tied for 16th

- Hyuna Choi (South Korea)
- Tomo Hashimoto (Japan)
- Asaka Kimura (Japan)
- Kaoru Kira (Japan)
- Alexandra Kolla (USA)
- Natalie Koursari (Greece)
- Ekaterina Mikriukova (Russia)
- Kana Suzuki (Japan)
- Ho Yi Melanie Pak (Hong Kong)
- Kathryn Cavanagh (Australia)
- Asaka Koyano (Japan)

Uyanga Bataa claimed her second career pro win at the 2024 Japan Pro. Furthermore, she impressed the judges with a flawless performance, earning a perfect score. Moreover, after her victory at the 2023 District of Taiwan Pro, this win marked another achievement. Although she didn’t place in the top 15 at the 2024 Bikini Olympia, this win was a significant milestone.

Additionally, Bataa’s performance showed her potential in the Bikini division. Furthermore, as a result, she has solidified her status as a rising star. Lastly, fans are eager to see her future performances.

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Overview

The 2024 Japan Pro took place on Nov. 24, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan, serving as a 2025 Olympia qualifier for the 212, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. Furthermore, winners earned spots at the 2025 Olympia, unless they were already qualified. Moreover, Kerrith Bajjo dominated the 212 division, securing a victory after a strong fourth-place finish at the 2024 Olympia. Similarly, Corey Morris triumphed in Men’s Physique, solidifying his spot at the 2025 Olympia with a strong performance. Lastly, in Bikini, Uyanga Bataa earned her second pro win, impressing judges with a perfect score. Thus, all three winners proved their strength and potential in their respective categories.

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