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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.

Scores of Archers shoot for Gold at Archery Guyana’s 2025 National Indoor Championships.

While heavy rainstorms enveloped Guyana last weekend, it made for ideal environment for indoor archery, as proven over the weekend when Archery Guyana successfully hosted the 2025 National Indoor Archery Championships at the Sophia Exhibition Centre. The Federation motivated some 43 archers and their support personnel from across Guyana to brave the weather and come out to give an impressive display of precision, discipline, competitive excellence and mental fortitude in high level competition.

The two-day championship showcased the nation’s expanding talent pool across archery disciplines of recurve, compound, and barebow divisions. On Saturday morning Archery Athletes left their homes amongst the croaking of frogs and persistent pitter patter of raindrops making damp journey to compete in qualification rounds in the sport they love. Sunday was a similar in nature before the start of elimination matches and finals. Results of these championships contribute to national rankings and data collection to be used for national team consideration and historical records, reinforcing the importance within the local archery calendar of these ranking events.

Archery Guyana commends the commitment and resilience of the Organising Committee, athletes, coaches, officials, and families who ensured the event proceeded successfully despite challenging weather conditions.

With almost 50 participants registered, several high-level performances were seen together with increasing youth engagement. The 2025 National Indoor Championships represent another important milestone in the continued growth and development of archery in Guyana and attracted participation from various clubs such as Bow Nation, Golden League Archery, Pro Archers Guyana, Qayyim Archery and independent archers.

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The tournament was officiated by National Archery Judges, Ryan McKinnon in the capacity of Director of Shooting, whose leadership ensured safe, smooth and efficient competition operations. Line and Target judging duties were carried out by Judges Afzal Karim and Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon. Judges ensure rules are abided by while upholding the 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 results throughout the championship.

Special appreciation were extended to the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Mr. Roger Rogers, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, and Ms. Chester and the staff of the Sophia Exhibition Centre for their support.

Archery Guyana also extends sincere appreciation to Guyana Beverages Inc. for its generous sponsorship through the provision of Oasis Water and Altitude sports drinks, helping athletes remain hydrated and perform at their best throughout the competition.


Archers Shine Despite Heavy Rain at National Indoor Championships 2025

Archery Guyana continues to demonstrate resilience and steady progress on the international stage, following a demanding day of qualification rounds held under intense heat conditions on April 15, 2026 in Panama City, Panama at the South American Youth Games.

In the compound division, Guyana’s Ravish Singh will face a strong opponent from Colombia in what promises to be a competitive matchup. Meanwhile, in the recurve category, Brandon Cummings will represent Guyana against Paraguay as he looks to secure progression to the next stage. Accompanying the Archers is Guyana's Head Coach Mr. Ryan McKinnon.

Competing on a sweltering range, athletes faced extreme temperatures that tested both physical endurance and mental focus. Despite these harsh conditions and reports of multiple cases of heat-related distress across the field, Guyana’s archers remained composed and delivered commendable performances.

Archery Guyana extends sincere appreciation to President Munroe and the Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association for their continued leadership, support, and commitment to the development of the sport. 

As Archery Guyana continues its upward trajectory, these performances underscore the nation’s growing competitiveness and determination on the global stage.


Archery Guyana represented at the South American Youth Games, Panama 2026





Archery Guyana is pleased to announce the generous support of El Dorado Security Service, which has contributed to the development of archery in Guyana by contributing towards two high-quality archery buttresses. This valuable contribution will greatly enhance the training capabilities, national competition standards and overall experience for archers across the country.



Recently, Ms. Rosannah Ali, Personal Assistant, formally handed over the funds to Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, President of Archery Guyana. The donation marks a significant step between El Dorado Security Service and Archery Guyana, showcasing a shared commitment to the growth and development of the sport.



Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon expressed her gratitude for the support: "We are incredibly thankful to El Dorado Security Service for this timely donation. The provision of these high-quality archery buttresses will not only aid in the training of our athletes and raising the level of our national competitions but also in the promotion of archery as a sport in Guyana."



El Dorado Security Service’s involvement underscores its commitment to community engagement and the promotion of healthy, active lifestyles through sports. 



Archery Guyana looks forward to the continued support of El Dorado Security Service and invites other corporate entities to join in supporting the growth of Archery in Guyana.


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