Archery Guyana represented at 20th Lancaster Archery Classic

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'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.


Archery Guyana Proudly Backs National Team at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games

Archery Guyana successfully concluded its National Youth 18 Metres Championships 2026 on Sunday 12th July, 2026 at the Guyana Police Force SportsClub Ground, Eve Leary, bringing the curtains down on an exciting weekend ofcompetition that showcased the country's emerging generation of archers.

Following Saturday's qualification rounds, the championship culminated yesterday with the highly anticipated elimination and medal matches, where 31 young athletes representing school and private clubs demonstrated exceptional skill, discipline, determination, and sportsmanship.

President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, delivered the closing remarks during the medal presentation ceremony, congratulating everyathlete for their dedication and courage while encouraging them to continuestriving for excellence both on and off the shooting line.

In her remarks, Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon commended not only the medallists butevery participant, emphasising that every competition provides an opportunityto learn, improve, and grow. She also expressed sincere appreciation to the various affiliated clubs, coaches, parents, volunteers, technical officials,sponsors, and partners whose unwavering commitment continues to strengthen the development of youth archery throughout Guyana.

### Championship Results

Recurve Under 15 Men/Women Combined

\-    Gold – Brandon Cummings

\-    Silver – Fatima Gani

\-    Bronze – Aalim Kahn

Barebow Under 15 Women

\-    Gold – Neepa Chaturgum

\-    Silver – Victoria Kum

\-    Bronze – Kaia Singh

Barebow Under 18 Men

\-    Gold – Samuel George

\-    Silver – Christopher Cooblall

\-    Bronze – Fiaaz Karim

Archery Guyana extends heartfelt congratulations to all medal winners and every athlete who competed over the two-day championship. Their performances reflect the continued growth of the sport and the increasing standard of youtharchery in Guyana.

See photo of all medallists:

![Medallist National Youth 18 Metres Championships 2026](/images/uploads/medallist-national-youth-18-metres-championships-2026.jpg "Medallist National Youth 18 Metres Championships 2026")

The Federation once again records its sincere appreciation to Commissioner of Police Dr. Clifton Hicken and Mr. Colin Boyce, Sports Development Officer of the Guyana Police Force and Retired Deputy Superintendent, for facilitating the use of the Guyana Police Force Sports Club Ground.

Gratitude is also extended to Guyana Beverages Inc. for providing Oasis Water and Altitude beverages throughout the championships, ensuring athletes, officials, volunteers, and spectators remained hydrated.

Archery Guyana also acknowledges the invaluable support of the Ministry ofCulture, Youth and Sport, the National Sports Commission, and Director of Sport Mr. Steve Ninvalle for their continued commitment to youth sport.

The Federation further thanks Honourable Minister Steven Jacobs, Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, for taking time to attend Saturday's competition, engaging with the young athletes and offering words of encouragement that inspired participants to pursue excellence through dedication, perseverance, and resilience.

The championships were successfully delivered by an experienced team oftechnical officials:

\-    Directorof Shooting: Mr. Afzal Karim

\-    Chairmanof Judges: Mr. Ryan McKinnon

\-    Judges:Mr. Faraad Gani and Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon

\-    ResultsManager: Mr. Saeed Karim

\-    ResultsVerifier: Ms. Anopa Ramdial

Results for the championships remain available through the internationally recognised IANSEO live scoring system.

As the curtains fall on another successful National Youth Championship, Archery Guyana remains committed to creating opportunities for young peopleacross the country to participate, develop, and excel in the sport. The Federation looks forward to building on the momentum generated over the weekendas it continues to expand grassroots programmes and prepare athletes for future national, regional, and international competition.


Curtains Close on Successful National Youth 18 Metres Championships 2026 as Guyana's Young Archers Shine

A total of 31 athletes from various school clubs and private clubs participated in the National Youth 18 Metres Championships 2026, held earlier today with the Qualification rounds, Saturday 11th July , 2026 at the Guyana Police Force Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary. 

The championship showcased the growing strength of youth archery in Guyana, with young athletes demonstrating discipline, focus, and determination in a competitive environment.

Archery Guyana extends sincere appreciation to Commissioner of Police Dr. Clifton Hicken and Mr. Colin Boyce, Sports Development Officer for the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and Retired Deputy Superintendent, for their invaluable support in facilitating the successful hosting of the event at the Guyana Police Force Sports Club Ground.

Special thanks are also extended to the management and staff of Guyana Beverages Inc. for providing Oasis Water and Altitude drinks, ensuring that athletes, officials, and volunteers remained hydrated throughout the day’s activities.

The event was further supported by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, the National Sports Commission, and Director of Sport Mr. Steve Ninvalle.

A highlight of the day was the presence of Honourable Minister Steven Jacobs, Minister within the Ministry of,l Vulture, Youth and Sport who spent time on the ground engaging with the young athletes, learning more about the sport of archery, and offering words of encouragement and inspiration about success, resilience, and learning from failure in sport.

The competition was conducted under the guidance of a dedicated team of technical officials:

Director of Shooting: Mr. Afzal Karim

Judges: Mr. Faraad Gani and Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon

Chairman of Judges: Mr. Ryan McKinnon

Results Manager: Mr. Saeed Karim

Results Verifier: Ms. Anopa Ramdial

Results from the qualification rounds are available through the IANSEO live scoring system, utilising internationally recognied archery scoring software.

The link for full details and information: <https://ianseo.net/Details.php?toId=29200>

The championship will continue with the finals tomorrow on Sunday, July 12, 2026, where the top-ranked athletes will compete for national youth championship honours in the recurve under 15 men and women combined, barebow under 15 women and Barebow under 18 men.

Archery Guyana commends all participating clubs, athletes, coaches, officials, parents, family members, club leaders, sponsors, and partners for their contributions to the success of the event and remains committed to developing archery opportunities for young people across Guyana.


31 Young Archers Compete at the National Youth 18 Metres Championships 2026

Archery Guyana proudly announces the successful participation of its Results Manager, Mr. Saeed Karim, in the Advanced IANSEO Seminar hosted by World Archery Mexico, in collaboration with World Archery Americas, in Tlaxcala, Mexico, from July 20-21, 2026, immediately preceding the Pan American Archery Championships.

The prestigious seminar was conducted by Mr. Matteo Pisani, the inventor and one of the principal founders of the IANSEO results management system, the internationally recognised software used to manage scoring and results at World Archery events, Continental Championships, World Championships and the Olympic Games.

The programme brought together results managers from across the Americas, including representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Guyana, with the objective of preparing technical officials to competently manage results at World Ranking Events and other elite international competitions.

During the intensive two-day seminar, participants received advanced instruction on the operation of the IANSEO platform, including demonstrations of its sophisticated features, reviews of core functionality, and practical guidance on international standards for competition results management. Mr. Pisani also shared his extensive experience gained from managing results at Olympic Games, World Championships and other premiere international archery competitions, highlighting the mandatory technical requirements and global best practices expected at both national and international events.

Reflecting on the experience, Mr. Saeed Karim stated: "It was a great pleasure to learn directly from the inventor of IANSEO. I now have a much deeper understanding of the software and how we can continue improving the standard of results management in Guyana. The opportunity to immediately apply what I learned at a world-ranking event made the experience even more valuable."

Following the seminar, Mr. Karim remained in Tlaxcala as a volunteer member of the Results Team for the Pan American Archery Championships, where he gained invaluable practical experience managing live competition results at a World Ranking Event. His dedication and technical competence culminated in his appointment as a scorer for the championship finals, providing him with first-hand experience at one of the highest levels of international competition management.

Archery Guyana extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Matteo Pisani for sharing his exceptional expertise and to World Archery Mexico and World Archery Americas for organising and facilitating this outstanding educational opportunity.

![Saeed Karim and Matteo Pisani](/images/uploads/saeed-karim-and-matteo-pisani.jpg "saeed-karim-and-matteo-pisani")

The Federation also expresses its profound gratitude to Director of Sport, Mr. Steve Ninvalle, and the National Sports Commission of Guyana for their invaluable support in making Guyana's participation possible. Their continued investment in technical education and capacity building demonstrates a strong commitment to the development of sport beyond the field of play.

The knowledge, experience and international exposure gained through this seminar will directly strengthen Guyana's technical capabilities, enhance the delivery of national competitions, improve the quality and accuracy of results management, and contribute meaningfully to Archery Guyana's continued engagement within the continental archery community. Building highly trained technical officials is an essential component of developing a sustainable national archery programme and ensuring that Guyana remains aligned with international standards.

Archery Guyana remains committed to investing in the development of its athletes, coaches, judges and technical officials as it continues to build a modern, internationally recognised archery programme capable of hosting and participating in competitions of the highest standard.


Archery Guyana Strengthens Technical Capacity Through Advanced IANSEO Seminar in Mexico

![Wayne DeAbreu and Devin Persaud Permaul will be participating in the IX Copa Merengue, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on April 11-15, 2023](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-archers-copa-merengue.jpg)

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana recently announced very exciting news for the Organization, which will see two of their members, namely Wayne DeAbreu and Devin Persaud Permaul who will be participating in the IX Copa Merengue, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on April 11-15, 2023.

The Copa Merengue is a World Ranking Event and will be the Second Qualifier Tournament for the Pan Am Games.  The tournament will be held at the Archery Facility at the Parque del Este Sports Complex in Santo Domingo. With their participation, this also adds to their world ranking.

Secretary-General of Archery Guyana, Mr. Nicholas Hing, reported on the even further interesting news about this particular competition which will see our two Archers battling for the higher score since that person will be granted the lone invitational spot at the upcoming CAC Games.

Archery Guyana represented at the IX Copa Merengue in Santo Domingo

![Medalists pose at the Archery Guyana Inaugural Youth Championship](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-inaugural-youth-championships-2023.jpg)

Archery Guyana recently held its Inaugural Youth championship at the National Gymnasium
which was deemed a success. The youths exceeded all expectations and won the hearts of the
audience.

The ranking rounds were a resounding success with the highest score being 395 held by Saifullah
Gani from ProArchers Guyana in the men’s category. The women were not far behind, Saifullah’s sister,10 years old Fatima Gani, held a score of 301, also from ProArchers Guyana.
The match play events began in the Barebow Division with the finalists in their respective
categories; Men U18, Women U18. In Men U18, Saifullah Gani captured the gold against Daniel
Elliot of Qayyim Archery who received silver, and Muhsin Wazidali also of Qayyim won
bronze.

![Male medalists pose at the Archery Guyana Inaugural Youth Championship](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-inaugural-youth-championships-2023-3-male-medalists.jpg)

In the Women U18, Fatima Gani won Gold in a nail-biting 1 arrow shoot off against
Summayyah Karim of Qayyim Archery, who won silver and Stephanie McTurk of Nations
Archery Club copped the bronze medal.

![Female medalists pose at the Archery Guyana Inaugural Youth Championship](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-inaugural-youth-championships-2023-3-female-medalists.jpg)

At the presentation ceremony after the event, President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi
Persaud-McKinnon thanked the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Hon. Minister Charles
Ramson, the National Sports Commission and Director of Sport, Mr. Steve Ninvalle, for their
usual kind support of the sport, as well as the beverage sponsor Guyana Beverages Inc. for their
tremendous support.

President of Archery Guyana also went on to thank the Judges for their efficiency and
professionalism throughout the competition: Messrs. Ryan McKinnon and Robert Singh. She
also extended thanks to the Chair of the Tech Committee, Mr. Saeed Karim.

President Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon announced the results and together with the Chair of
Competitions Committee, Mr. Jeewanram Persaud and Vice-chair of Competitions Committee
Mr. Umasankar Madray, presented the medals. Participation medals were also presented to each
and every participant.

Archery Guyana’s INAUGURAL Youth Championship a Success

Archery Guyana officially declared open its 2026 Indoor National Championships today on May 16, 2026 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, marking what has been recorded as the largest indoor archery competition in the Federation’s history.

The Championships were formally opened by Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, President of Archery Guyana, who welcomed athletes, officials, and supporters gathered for the national event.

In her opening remarks, Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon expressed delight at seeing many new faces participating alongside returning archers, noting that this balance reflects the continued growth, development, and renewed energy within the sport of archery in Guyana. She highlighted that national championships remain a special occasion, bringing together athletes, coaches, officials, parents, and supporters united by a shared passion for archery and a commitment to excellence.

Special thanks were extended to the Competitions Committee of Archery Guyana for their extensive preparation and coordination. Following the playing of the Guyana National Anthem, the Championships were officially declared open, with the President encouraging archers to compete with confidence, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

A total of 56 participants from affiliated clubs and the Federation competed, making the 2026 edition the largest Indoor Nationals staged to date.



Athlete Welfare and Sports Science Support

Professional physiotherapist Reshonah Gordon was present during opening day and will continue throughout the Championships, providing essential medical and recovery support to athletes. This collaboration continues through the invaluable support of Vanessa Wickham, the National Sports Clinic, and Dr. Ariane Mangar of the Ministry of Health Guyana.

Archery Guyana reaffirmed its commitment to integrating sports science into its programmes, strengthening athlete care systems and supporting improved performance both locally and internationally.



Competition Officials and Technical Team

The tournament was officiated by National Archery Judges under the leadership of Ryan McKinnon, Director of Shooting, whose management ensured safe, smooth, and efficient competition operations. Line and Target judging duties were carried out by Judges Robert Singh and Afzal Karim, who upheld the rules, standards, and integrity of the sport.

Technical scoring operations were managed by Results Manager Saeed Karim, with verification support provided by Anoopa Ramdial, ensuring accurate scoring and timely publication of results throughout the Championship.

Official event photography was conducted by Bidesh Dwarka, and a link providing access to all photographs will be made available shortly via Archery Guyana’s website.

Archery Guyana extended special appreciation to the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport Guyana, Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle, Roy MacArthur, Facility Supervisor of the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, and the staff of CASH for their continued support in facilitating the Championships.

The Federation also conveyed sincere gratitude to Guyana Beverages Inc. for its generous sponsorship through the provision of Oasis Water and Altitude sports drinks, ensuring athletes remained hydrated and able to perform at their best throughout the competition.

Finals Continue Tomorrow

The 2026 Indoor National Championships will continue on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, with competition resuming at 9:00 a.m. and the Finals scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., concluding at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Archery Guyana invites the public to attend and support the nation’s archers as they compete for national honours.


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