Archery Guyana’s 2024 Senior Barebow Open Successfully Concluded

Archery Guyana proudly announces the participation of three of Guyana’s archers at the XIII South American Games Santa Fe 2026, being held in Argentina. Representing Guyana in archery are:

* Devin Persaud Permaul
* Mehandra Chatargum
* Trevaughn Waldron

The team is accompanied by Coach Ryan McKinnon.

The archery competition will take place in Rosario from September 22–25, 2026 as part of the Games programme, which brings together athletes from across South America and the wider region. The Games are being hosted across the three Argentine cities of Rosario, Santa Fe and Rafaela, with 43 sports and 60 disciplines on the programme.

The Guyanese archers form part of the 44-member Team Guyana competing across eight sporting disciplines under the umbrella of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA). Guyana’s delegation includes athletes competing in athletics, archery, boxing, esports, squash, table tennis, taekwondo and tennis.

For Archery Guyana, participation at Santa Fe 2026 represents another important opportunity for Guyanese archers to compete at a major multi-sport international event, gain experience against athletes from across the region and continue developing within Guyana’s high-performance pathway.

The participation also forms part of a particularly active international year for Guyanese archery. In 2026, Guyanese archers have represented the country at major regional competitions, while the federation continues to develop athletes, coaches and officials for sustained international participation.

Archery Guyana recognises the important role played by the Guyana Olympic Association in facilitating Guyana’s participation in the South American Games and in providing national federations and athletes with opportunities to compete on the international stage and in this regard extends thanks to President Godfrey Munroe and his Executive Committee.

The GOA has identified the South American Games as part of Guyana’s broader preparation and development pathway toward future major multi-sport competitions, including the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. 

The Santa Fe Games are particularly significant for Archery Guyana as the federation prepares to welcome the archery family to Guyana later this year for the inaugural Caribbean Archery Championships and 8th Caribbean Development Championships, scheduled for October 22–25, 2026 at the Guyana National Stadium.

Archery Guyana President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon expressed pride in the team’s participation: “It is always a proud moment to see Guyanese archers take their place on an international field representing our country. Santa Fe provides another valuable opportunity for our athletes to test themselves, gain experience and continue building their international careers." 

She added that participation in major Games must be viewed as part of a continuing development process. “Every international competition adds another chapter to an athlete’s development. Our responsibility as a federation is to ensure that these opportunities translate into experience, knowledge and a stronger pathway for the athletes who will follow.”

Archery Guyana extends its best wishes to Devin, Mehandra and Trevaughn, as well as Coach Ryan McKinnon, as they prepare to take the field in Rosario.


Guyana’s archers prepare to take the field in Rosario as part of Team Guyana

Seven Seas and Vigorton, brands distributed by Massy Distribution (Guyana) Inc., have partnered with Archery Guyana in support of the Inaugural Caribbean Archery Championships and 8th Caribbean Developmental Championship (CDC), set for October 22–25, 2026, at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

The sponsorship sees Seven Seas continuing a relationship with Archery Guyana that began in 2019, while Vigorton joins the organisation as a sponsor for the first time.

The sponsorship handover took place at Massy Distribution (Guyana) Inc.’s head office at Montrose, East Coast Demerara. President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, received the sponsorship from Neelam Dharmo, Manager of the Health + Beauty Division at Massy Distribution (Guyana) Inc.; Dileya Deonarine, Brand Specialist for Seven Seas; and Danielle Barkoye, Brand Specialist for Vigorton.

Seven Seas is a longstanding health and wellness brand known for its Omega-3 nutrition products, including cod liver oil, supplements and its JointCare range, developed to support health and active living.

Vigorton is a nutritional supplement brand offering vitamin and mineral formulations designed to complement everyday nutrition and support general health and wellbeing.

Seven Seas first partnered with Archery Guyana in 2019, with the relationship reflecting shared values including focus, discipline, precision and concentration. Its continued support, together with Vigorton’s involvement for the first time, comes as Archery Guyana prepares to welcome regional and international participants for one of the most significant events on its calendar.

Guyana secured the hosting rights for the championships after competing against Jamaica. The event will bring archers, coaches, judges, officials and representatives from across the Caribbean and beyond, while giving Guyanese archers an opportunity to compete internationally on home soil.

Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon thanked Massy Distribution (Guyana) Inc., Seven Seas and Vigorton for their support. "We are grateful to Massy Distribution, Seven Seas and Vigorton for supporting Archery Guyana at such an important time. Seven Seas has been a valued partner over the years, and we are delighted to welcome Vigorton as a sponsor for the first time,” she said.

“This support will assist us in creating opportunities for our athletes while showcasing Guyana’s ability to successfully host international archery events. We look forward to welcoming the region to Guyana in October.”

The Inaugural Caribbean Archery Championships and 8th Caribbean Developmental Championship will be held from October 22–25, 2026, at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.


Seven Seas and Vigorton Support Archery Championships to Be Hosted in Guyana.

MVP Sports comes on board as sponsor of the 2026 Caribbean Development Championships and Inaugural Caribbean Cup to be hosted in Guyana at the Providence National Stadium from October 21-25, 2026.

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana is pleased to announce a new collaboration with MVP Sports, strengthening the partnership between Guyana’s sporting community and the private sector while supporting the continued development and promotion of archery in Guyana.

MVP Sports has come on board as a sponsor and the collaboration represents more than support for a single championship. It reflects a shared commitment to creating greater opportunities for athletes, raising the profile of archery and contributing to the growth of the sport at the international level.

MVP Sports has established itself as a significant supporter of Guyanese sport, with its involvement extending across several sporting disciplines. The company has also received recognition from the National Sports Commission for its contribution to sport, including Corporate Sponsor of the Year recognition.

For Archery Guyana, collaboration with businesses such as MVP Sports is an important component of building a sustainable sporting structure. President of Archery Guyana, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, welcomed the collaboration. “We are delighted to welcome MVP Sports into the Archery Guyana family. This collaboration is particularly meaningful because the development of sport cannot rest on the shoulders of the federation alone. It requires government, the private sector and sporting organisations to work together to create opportunities for our athletes.”

She added: “Hosting the Caribbean Development Championships and the inaugural Caribbean Cup is an important milestone for archery in Guyana. Having a company such as MVP Sports recognise the value of archery and come alongside us demonstrates confidence in our athletes and in the future of the sport.”

The federation looks forward to building on this collaboration beyond the 2026 championships and exploring further opportunities through which MVP Sports and Archery Guyana can work together to support athletes and promote the sport.

Archery Guyana expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr. Ian Ramdeo, CEO of MVP Sports for his confidence in archery and for joining with the federation in this collaborative effort to develop and promote the sport in Guyana.


MVP Sports partners with Archery Guyana to support the 2026 archery championships to be hosted in Guyana

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana proudly congratulates young archer Ravish Singh on his successful participation in the Olympic Youth Camp Tobago 2026, held from August 23–28, 2026 where he represented Guyana alongside young participants from across the Caribbean.

Ravish's participation followed a structured and competitive selection process conducted by Archery Guyana after the Federation was invited to nominate one youth participant for the regional Olympic youth development programme.

Recognising the importance of ensuring a fair and transparent process, Archery Guyana developed specific selection criteria aligned with both the requirements of the Olympic Youth Camp and the Federation's objectives for youth development.

Five nominations were received and considered. To ensure that the final decision was not simply based on a single individual's assessment, Archery Guyana established a five-member Selection Panel comprising representatives from different clubs: Narda Mohammed, Kenrick Cheeks, Samira Duncan, Karin Toppin and Melissa Ramnarine.

The Selection Panel met to deliberate on the five nominations, applying an agreed grading system, followed by a vote. Following the first round of voting, there was a clear winner, with Ravish Singh emerging as the selected nominee.

Archery Guyana subsequently communicated with the unsuccessful nominees, thanking them for the quality of their applications and encouraging them to pursue future opportunities.

The Federation also wishes to formally acknowledge the Selection Panel for the time, care and professionalism demonstrated in undertaking what was recognised as a difficult task in selecting one nominee from a strong field.

The Olympic Youth Camp provided Ravish with an opportunity to develop not only as an athlete, but as a young leader and ambassador.

During the camp, he interacted with young people from different Caribbean countries and athletes from a variety of sporting disciplines.

The programme included sessions on Olympic history, careers in sport, nutrition, mental health and wellbeing, anger management, conflict resolution, sustainability, responsibility and career planning, alongside sporting and cultural activities.

Ravish also participated in team-building activities, including a supervised breakfast preparation exercise.

His conduct and personal responsibility were further recognised when he received an award for having the cleanest room at the youth camp.

Reflecting on his experience, Ravish said: “It was honestly an amazing experience. I got to meet and interact with young people from different Caribbean countries and athletes from different sports, including netball, volleyball, and of course, archery.”

Archery Guyana extends its sincere appreciation to President Godfrey Munroe and the Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association for providing Ravish with this valuable international youth development opportunity and for supporting opportunities that expose young Guyanese athletes to leadership, education, cultural exchange and the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect.

President of Archery Guyana, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, said: “For us, youth development is about much more than producing athletes. We want to develop young people who are disciplined, responsible, confident and capable of becoming future leaders and ambassadors for their sport and their country.”

Archery Guyana also extends congratulations to the other members of the Guyanese contingent, Tesianna Harris, who represented Guyana in track and field, and Crystal Persaud, who served as chaperone. We are pleased that Ravish was able to share this experience with fellow Guyanese representatives and to contribute to the country's participation in this important regional youth development initiative.

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Archery Guyana Congratulates Ravish Singh on Representing Guyana at Olympic Youth Camp Tobago 2026

Elle & Vire joins the Archery Championships in support of Guyanese athletes and regional sport

Archery Guyana is delighted to announce that Cirkel Distributors Inc. has come on board as a corporate supporter of the 2026 Archery Championships, bringing with it not only valuable corporate support, but also a Taste of France through Elle & Vire yoghurt.

The partnership follows an encouraging meeting at Cirkel Distributors’ Head Office between Archery Guyana President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, General Manager Shafeez Alli and Marketing Manager Rudy Jairam.

Cirkel has committed financial support towards the Championships and is also exploring significant in-kind and promotional support.

Through Elle & Vire, Cirkel will bring a taste of 100 % French Origin dairy excellence to the Championships, with plans for product giveaways and educational and promotional activities throughout the competition. Cirkel will also have a dedicated table and tent presence at the venue, allowing spectators and participants to engage directly with the brand.

Archery Guyana President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon welcomed the partnership: “We are excited to welcome Cirkel and Elle & Vire to the Archery family. Their financial contribution is important, but what makes this partnership particularly exciting is the breadth of their support..... from youth merchandise to athlete promotion which will be rolled out shortly. And, of course, bringing a Taste of France to a Caribbean championship in Guyana gives us another wonderful reason to celebrate. Our athletes will be taking aim at the targets, while Elle & Vire gives everyone something delicious to look forward to!”

The partnership represents another example of Corporate Guyana investing in sport, youth and national pride, while helping Archery Guyana deliver a Championships that will showcase Guyana to the wider Caribbean.

As the region's archers prepare to take their places on the shooting line, Cirkel and Elle & Vire will be helping to ensure that the Archery Championships 2026 is not only a championship to watch.... but an experience to remember.

A Taste of France. A Spirit of the Caribbean. An Archery Championship in Guyana.

Archery Guyana extends its sincere appreciation to Managing Director Mr. Shafeez Alli, Marketing Manager Mr. Rudy Jairam and the entire Cirkel Distributors team for coming on board and supporting the upcoming Archery Championships in 2026.


Cirkel Brings a 'Taste of Real' Out of France to Archery Championships 2026.

Guyana's Target Archery athletes Devin Permaul and Roshini Boodhoo have completed their qualification rounds at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo on Friday 24th July, 2026.

In their individual recurve quests under sweltering conditions and high humidity, Permaul, seeded 25th in the Recurve Men event. He will move to the next phase of the competition, the elimination round matches, where he will face 8th-seeded Adrian Muñoz Rodríguez of Puerto Rico in the Round of 16.

While Boodhoo, seeded 29th in the tournament, will take on 4th seeded and world number 6 ranked Ana Paula Vázquez Flores of Mexico.

The matches will be contested under the World Archery Olympic set system, with the first archer to reach six set points advancing to the next round.

Traveling with the athletes is National Head Coach Ryan McKinnon who together with President of the Federation Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon praised both athletes for their hard work and preparation leading up to this point. 

Archery Guyana's President said: "Devin and Roshini have worked tirelessly to reach this level of competition. Qualifying for and now able to represent our nation Guyana at the Central American and Caribbean Games is an achievement in itself, and we are proud of their dedication and commitment. We wish them every success as they compete against some of the world's best archers."

Both athletes will next compete on Sunday 26th July 2026, with Boodhoo shooting at 2:00 p.m. and Permaul at 3:30 p.m. local time. The live scoring can be followed online at www.ianseo.net

Archery Guyana extends its best wishes to both athletes as they shoot under the Golden Arrowhead in one of the region's biggest sporting stages. We know this is a difficult time for our nation as we mourn the loss of lives on the MV Barima. In this time of grief, we hope that participation in sport will provide comfort, healing and unity as we stand together as one nation. 

Many positive wishes and energy from Guyana to our archery team as you continue your quest.


Guyana's Mixed Archery Team start the Central American and Caribbean Games

Archery Guyana proudly announces that one of its three Continental Judges, Mr Nicholas Hing, has been chosen to officiate at the prestigious 2024 Pan American Archery Championships in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, scheduled from April 9 to 14, 2024.

The Pan American Archery Championships, recognised as an Olympic Qualifier event, will feature competitions in Compound, Recurve, and Barebow divisions, attracting elite archers from across the Americas. Mr. Hing's selection as an official reflects not only his expertise but also his dedication to the sport of archery.

In addition to his officiating duties, Mr. Hing will represent Archery Guyana at the World Archery Americas Congress, serving in his capacity as Secretary General. This Congress, coinciding with the championships in Medellin, provides a valuable opportunity for collaboration and exchange among archery officials and stakeholders from across the continent.

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Hing on his selection and wishes him safe travels as he embarks on this significant journey to represent Guyana on the international stage.


Archery Guyana's Continental Judge Selected to Officiate at 2024 Pan American Archery Championships

Archery Guyana's athletes Devin Permaul and Roshini Boodhoo, who will represent Guyana in archery at the XXV Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games as part of the Guyana Olympic Association's national delegation, have been accompanied by National Head Coach Ryan McKinnon.

The Central American and Caribbean Games remain one of the oldest and most prestigious regional multi-sport events in the world, bringing together the Caribbean's and Central America's finest athletes in a celebration of sporting excellence, unity and friendship. For Guyana's archers, qualification to compete at this level reflects dedication, disciplined training and unwavering commitment to representing the Golden Arrowhead with pride.

Archery Guyana extends its sincere appreciation to the President Godfrey Munroe and the executive committee of the Guyana Olympic Association for its continued leadership and support in facilitating the participation of Team Guyana at these Games. The Federation also acknowledges the guidance of Chef-de-Mission Kenisha Headley and Deputy Chef Roger Callender for their commitment to ensuring that Guyana's athletes are afforded the opportunity to compete on the regional stage.

President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, on behalf of Archery Guyana, stated "Representing Guyana at the Central American and Caribbean Games is a tremendous achievement and an honour earned through commitment, perseverance and hard work. Devin and Roshini have demonstrated exceptional dedication throughout their preparation, and we are immensely proud of them. We also commend Coach Ryan McKinnon for his tireless efforts in developing our athletes. We know Team Guyana will wear the Golden Arrowhead with pride and exemplify the values of excellence, respect and sportsmanship."

The Association encourages all Guyanese to rally behind Devin Permaul and Roshini Boodhoo as they take to the competition field and proudly represent Guyana at the CAC Games.

Archery Guyana wishes Team Guyana every success and looks forward to celebrating their performances throughout the Games.


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