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Eddy Wilson Rules.. Again at Roger Boyce World Cup

Eddy Wilson, emerged victorious, claiming his second title at the Roger Boyce IFBB Elite Pro World Cup. The Garfield Sobers Sports Complex in Barbados erupted in cheers on May 11th, 2024, as they witnessed a historic display. Athletes from Suriname dominated the Men’s Bodybuilding category, securing the top three positions in a remarkable sweep.

Building a winning physique requires a harmonious blend of factors: substantial muscle mass, razor-sharp definition, and a balanced, symmetrical appearance. This intricate balance demands dedication to training, meticulous attention to detail, and sometimes, strategic manipulation of water and nutrients in the lead-up to the competition.

The competitors on stage showcased exactly that. Their sculpted physiques boasted visible muscle striations that rippled with each flex, a testament to their low body fat percentage that allowed the judges to scrutinize the intricate details of their musculature. Each athlete possessed an impressive aesthetic, with no muscle group overpowering another.

The winners of the different categories at the Roger Boyce Classic and IFBB Elite Pro World Cup

Wilson’s impressive list of victories, include the 2019 Darcy Beckles Barbados Diamond Cup Pro, the 2022 Roger Boyce Elite Pro Classic, and now his back-to-back triumphs at the 2023 and 2024 IFBB Elite Pro Roger Boyce Classics

Top Three finishers in Womens Bikini Wellness

While Wilson stood tall as the champion, he wasn’t alone in bringing glory to Suriname. Soepe Koese and Jermaine Karg secured the second and third positions respectively, completing a remarkable sweep for their nation. The Barbadian contingent also displayed commendable performances, with Ramon Broomes finishing a strong fourth and Nicholas Harris, who earlier earned his pro card, solidifying his success with a solid fifth-place finish. Another Barbadian athlete, Kirk Alleyne, also impressed, reaching the semi-final stage.

The Classic Physique category saw Joseph Peter from Belgium claim victory over Mexico’s Oscar Lopez and the Barbadian Lamarr Coward.

IFBB Elite Pro Roger Boyce World Cup 2024

TOP 5 results

Body fitness

1. Ramona Morgan – Barbados

2. Blanca Centurion – Paraguay

3. Tamara Flueglistaler – Switzerland

4. Yureica Duarte – Venezuela

5. Alexandra Motta – Mexico

Bikini fitness

1. Patrycja Slaby Talar – Poland

2. Kimberly Percival – Antigua and Barbuda

3. Melissa Seaforth – Antigua and Barbuda

4. Yissel Leon – Mexico

5. Marina Mocanu – Czech Republic

Wellness fitness

1. Jhoemmy Azuaje – Venezuela

2. Karen Lewis – Haiti

3. Rosanna Fung – Guyana

4. Jessika Gonzlez – Paraguay

5. Andris Marimon – IFBB Flag

Women’s physique

1. Elaine Cordeiro – Brazil

2. Ekaterina Petrova – Russia

3. Aline Beck – Liechtenstein

4. Zameena Khan – Trinidad and Tobago

5. Elva Mordes – Mexico

Top 5 Finishers (Men’s Bodybuilding):

Eddy Wilson – Suriname
Soepe Koese – Suriname
Jermaine Karg – Suriname
Ramon Broomes – Barbados
Nicolas Harris – Barbados

Top 5 Finishers (Classic Physique):

Joseph Peter – Belgium
Oscar Lopez – Mexico
Lamarr Coward – Barbados
Boisson Thibault – France
Randal Haakmat – Suriname

Top 5 Finishers Men’s physique

1. Kenroy Christian

2. Tony Jacobs

3. Marc Louis

4. Daniel Haughton

5. Jahnsen Jean

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BARBADOS WINS CWI RISING STARS UNDER-19 CHAMPIONSHIP

by David Harris

Defending champions Barbados defeated Guyana by 44 runs to retain their title in Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Under-19 Championship at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua on Wednesday.

Needing to avoid defeat in their fifth and final match of the tournament to clinch the title, the Barbadian lads scored 209 for eight wickets, before bowling out Guyana for 160 in 45.3 overs.

Barbados were wobbling at 71 for four wickets, after winning the toss and opting to bat. Captain Justin Parris made an attractive 38 runs from 40 balls, the left-handed batsman struck five fours, but his dismissal in the sixteenth over left Barbados in a precarious position. Seth Smith (47) and Rajeev Parsooram (21) repaired the early damage with a crucial fifth-wicket partnership of 61 runs, before Parsooram was dismissed by left-arm pacer Brandon Henry.

After Parsooram’s wicket fell; Smith added 40 vital runs for the sixth wicket with Yuvraj Persaud who made 19, Smith’s rearguard inning ended innings ended when he was dismissed by Henry in the 43rd over, the wicketkeeper/ batsman faced 75 balls and counted four boundaries. Asher Brandford 18 and Zarell Harding 15 not out ensured that Barbados posted a total over 200 runs.

Medium pacer Reyaz Laif took three wickets for 34 runs, he was supported by fast bowler Usain Fredericks two wickets for 53 runs,, and Henry who picked up two wickets for 24 runs.

Chasing 210 for victory, Guyana slumped to 55 for five wickets in the 17^th over as the Bajan bowlers took early wickets; but a defiant knock of 50 runs from Henry briefly give the Guyanese hope. Henry faced 88 balls and lead a lower resistance that saw Guyana to 156 for eight wickets before he was bowled by Parsooram. After Henry was dismissed Guyana’s innings ended quickly.

Brandford captured three wickets for 19 runs with his medium pace; he was supported by fellow medium pacers Joshua Thomas and Parsooram with two wickets for 35 runs and 19 runs respectively, while Parris picked up two wickets with his leg-spin.

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JAYDEN WINS GOLD AT CARIFTA GAMES

by David Harris

Jayden Green captured Barbados’ lone gold medal at the 52nd CARIFTA Games which ended at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, in Mucrapo, Trinidad on Monday night. The 17-year-old student of the Christ Church Foundation School won the Under-20 Boys’ 200 metres at the three -day track and field meeting in 20,93 seconds ahead of Jamaicans Tyreece Foreman (20.95) and Junior Galimore (21.01); Green is the first Barbadian to win the event since Mario Burke in 2015.

The rest of team collected five silver and eight bronze medals with several athletes recording personal best. Barbados won 14 medals at the games, their best performance since the 2016 Games in Grenada where they won 20 medals.

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GET READY FOR THE NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES

Calendar lists all the events from May to September 2025

NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES field events will begin on Saturday, May 31, at Queen’s College, Husbands, St. James, while the road races, involving running, cycling, walking, and skating, will take place on Sunday, June 1, on the Mighty Grynner Highway. Monday, June 9, will see the culmination of the track events at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex.