Reynold "Cocoi" Domalsin - Igorot bodybuilder wins titles in Germany

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Cordillera - In 2017, an Igorot bodybuilder has brought pride and honor to Cordillera and the country when he won 2nd place in the National Athletic Committee Mr. and Ms. Universe bodybuilding competition in Humberg, Germany. 

Reynold Domalsin, or popularly called "Cocoi" from Baguio City and Barlig, Mt. Province is the son of the late bodybuilding legend Nick Domalsin Sr. 

He bested other athletes in the tough men's body III following Ukrainian Igor Hlukhodid on the 1st place.

Cocoi who competed in both local and international body building dedicated his every victory to his wife, his son and his father, who is among the central figures of bodybuilding in Cordillera and in the country.

He also dedicated his stints to his kababayans who are OFWs who noticed him in Germany.

"One of the best feeling in being recognized by your own, after winning in Germany holding my trophy on my way home to the Philippines a group of OFW took notice of me and started asking questions about what I won basing on the trophy that I am holding," he said. 

"I felt that they are proud of me as their kababayan took a picture with me and gave me chocolates to show that they are proud of me," Cocoi added. 

Aside from winning 2nd place in Germany, he also won fourth place in Muscle Contest-Masters Champion in 80kg+ category, overall champion in Mister Classic Philippines, champion in Global Classic in Hong Kong, second place in Mister Sangyaw Open, third place Mutant-Open, overall champion in Mister La Trinidad Open and 2nd place as Mister Panagbenga.