Camille’s Academy duo Jhaman and Cespedes power Guyana to historic Youth success at Roger Boyce Classic in Barbados

May 18, 2026 Sports

Kaieteur Sports – Guyana celebrated a historic success on the regional bodybuilding stage as fourteen-year-old Camille Academy students Xavier Cespedes and Suraj Jhaman delivered gold and silver medal performances respectively in the Youth Division of the 2026 Roger Boyce World Cup Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in Barbados.

The talented teenagers etched their names into the history books by securing Guyana’s first-ever medals in the prestigious Youth category of the championship, continuing the country’s growing reputation in Caribbean bodybuilding.

Camille’s Academy duo Jhaman and Cespedes power Guyana to historic Youth success at Roger Boyce Classic in Barbados

That winning moment! Camille’s Academy student, Xavier Cespedes commands the stage after winning Gold in the Youth Division of the 2026 Roger Boyce Classic in Barbados.

Cespedes, an active student of Camille Academy’s Lusignan Campus, ignited celebrations after producing a commanding routine to capture the coveted gold medal in the Under-15 division. Moments later, teammate Suraj Jhaman of the Soesdyke Campus showcased impressive poise and muscular definition to clinch the silver medal, completing a sensational one-two finish for Guyana.

The outstanding performances by the Camille Academy pair ensured Guyana’s medal tally began strongly from the opening stages of the competition and underscored the nation’s emerging youth talent in bodybuilding and fitness.

For Camille Academy, the achievement represented another proud chapter in its 25-year commitment to discipline, excellence and student development both academically and athletically. The institution has long championed holistic development, and the international success of its young athletes highlighted the rewards of dedication and perseverance.

In a statement following the competition, Camille Academy extended congratulations to both students for their remarkable achievement on the regional stage.

“As a proud representative, we at Camille Academy congratulate Javier Cespedes and Suraj Jhaman on capturing the Gold and Silver Medals in the Under-15 category at the Roger Boyce World Cup Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship 2026 in Barbados,” the institution noted.

The success of the Camille Academy duo formed part of an exceptional overall showing by Guyana’s bodybuilding contingent, which amassed an impressive 13 medals at the championship. Under the guidance of Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation President Roger Callender and Vice President and National Coach Videsh Sookram, the delegation secured seven gold, five silver and one bronze medal across multiple divisions.

Xavier Cespedes (second from left) and Suraj Jhaman (standing two places left) share photo-op with CEO Camille Deokie (center) in the presence of support staff after copping gold and silver at Roger Boyce Classic.

Roley Chandler emerged as one of the standout performers of the tournament, earning his IFBB Pro Card after sweeping the Junior Physique, Men’s Physique 179 cm and Overall Men’s Physique titles in dominant fashion.

Romelton Siland also struck double gold in the Men’s Fit Model and Men’s Fitness categories, while Lindon Burnett captured gold in the Men’s Masters Bodybuilding division before adding silver in the Senior 85kg Open category.

Colin Chesney added two silver medals in the Masters and Over-85kg Open Bodybuilding divisions, while Weslyn Gonsalves contributed a bronze medal in the Women’s Wellness category after an elegant and determined performance.

Additional commendable efforts came from Sabita Stephenson, who placed fourth in the Women’s Bikini division, and Christopher Anthony, who earned fourth-place finishes in both Classic Physique and the Up to 70kg Bodybuilding categories.

Federation officials credited the team’s historic medal haul to months of disciplined preparation and the continued support of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport along with the Guyana Olympic Association.

However, among the many achievements in Barbados, the spotlight firmly remained on Camille Academy’s rising stars. At just fourteen years old, Xavier Cespedes and Suraj Jhaman have already announced themselves as future pillars of Guyanese bodybuilding, inspiring a new generation of athletes with their remarkable accomplishments on the international stage.

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