Commemorating National Archery Day in Guyana: Celebrating Tradition, Skill, and Unity




Archery Guyana is proud to announce that **Lucas Chung** will represent Guyana at the **2nd Qualifier for the Junior Pan American Games**, scheduled to take place in **Buenos Aires, Argentina, from March 19 to 23, 2025**. Competing in the highly competitive **Recurve U21 Men’s category**, Lucas will have the opportunity to showcase his talent on an international stage, vying for a coveted spot at the **Junior Pan American Games 2025 i**n Ascuncion, Paraguay this August. 

This milestone is not only a testament to Lucas’s dedication and skill but also a significant achievement for **Guyana’s archery programme**. The Junior Pan American Games qualifiers attract the best young archers from across the Americas, offering a platform to compete at an elite level and gain invaluable experience. A strong performance in Buenos Aires could position Lucas among the top young archers in the region, enhancing his prospects for future international championships, including the Pan American Games and, ultimately, Olympic-level competition.

The Board of Directors wishes to acknowledge the unwavering support of President Godfrey Munroe and the Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association to enable his participation in this prestigious event. Their commitment to fostering young sporting talent and ensuring that athletes like Lucas have access to international opportunities is truly commendable. Their efforts continue to lay the foundation for Guyana’s presence on the global sporting stage.

Lucas’s journey to this qualifier has been one of perseverance, rigorous training, and passion for the sport. He will be competing against some of the best young archers in the hemisphere, gaining exposure to high-level competition that will contribute significantly to his growth and the development of archery in Guyana.

President of the Federation, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon: "As Lucas embarks on this exciting challenge, I call on all sports enthusiasts, supporters and the Nation to rally behind him. His dedication and drive embody the spirit of Guyanese sports, and we look forward to seeing him give his best performance on the international stage."


Lucas Chung to Compete in 2nd Qualifier for the Junior Pan American Games in Buenos Aires

President of Archery Guyana, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, has commended the Government of Guyana for its groundbreaking $8 billion allocation to the sports sector in the 2025 National Budget. The announcement, made by Senior Minister within the Ministry of Finance, Honourable Dr. Ashni Singh, represents an extraordinary 42.5% increase from last year’s allocation, a testament to the government’s unwavering commitment to the holistic development of sports in Guyana.

“This historic investment is a clear indication of the government’s vision to transform the sporting landscape in our country,” stated Persaud-McKinnon. “We are deeply inspired by the Honourable Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., and his relentless drive to enhance sports infrastructure and opportunities. Equally, we extend immense gratitude to Director of Sport, Mr. Steve Ninvalle, whose expertise, dedication, and tremendous work have been instrumental in shaping the national sports agenda and fostering collaboration across disciplines.”

Acknowledging Mr. Ninvalle’s exceptional leadership, Persaud-McKinnon emphasised his pivotal role in advancing sports development. “Mr. Ninvalle’s commitment to building a modern sports culture has yielded tangible results, including greater access to resources, stronger partnerships, and a clear pathway for athletes to excel. His hands-on approach and vision have been nothing short of transformative, and we are proud to work alongside such a dedicated leader.”

As part of this transformative journey, Archery Guyana wishes to advocate for a permanent home for archery. The Federation is earnestly advocating for the establishment of a dedicated facility for archery. “A specialised dedicated ground and home that accommodates the standard Olympic distance of 70 meters is essential for the growth and development of our sport,” Persaud-McKinnon stated. “Such a facility will not only provide our athletes with a permanent space to train and prepare for international competition but will also serve as a hub for introducing archery, developing young talent and hosting regional and international events. With the government’s support, we are confident this dream can soon become a reality.”

Reflecting on the progress of archery in Guyana, Persaud-McKinnon expressed enthusiasm for the opportunities presented by the increased allocation. “This historic funding allows us to expand archery’s reach, enhance training programmes, strengthen grassroot initiatives and aim to secure equipment and facilities to ensure athletes are equipped to compete at the highest levels. Archery Guyana is thrilled to announce plans to bid to host the prestigious Caribbean Development Championships (CDC) next year, a milestone event that will highlight Guyana’s capacity to host regional tournaments while inspiring our athletes and strengthening our ties with neighbouring nations. This event will not only showcase Guyana as a premiere destination for international tournaments but also inspire a new generation of athletes.”

She further noted, “This is an exciting time for sports in Guyana, and Archery Guyana is committed to playing a significant role in this transformative journey. The government’s visionary investment and working with Federations will pave the way for the sustainable growth of all disciplines, including archery.”

Persaud-McKinnon concluded by reaffirming Archery Guyana’s dedication to national sports development. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and collaboration. With the tremendous support of our Government, we are confident that sports, and in particular, archery in Guyana will reach unprecedented heights. Together, we will continue to aim higher and achieve greater for our athletes and our nation


Archery Guyana Applauds Historic Sports Budget Allocation 

Archery Guyana proudly hosted the 2024 National Indoor Recurve Open on January 18-19, 2025, at the Cyril Potter College of Education Auditorium, Turkeyen Campus, East Coast Demerara. This highly anticipated event brought together archers from across the nation to compete in an atmosphere charged with excitement, camaraderie, and high-performance standards.

Continuing its trailblazing efforts, Archery Guyana ensured the presence of a professional physiotherapist to provide vital support to athletes. Physiotherapist Stowell Barry, a skilled practitioner with a passion for sports therapy, was on-site to deliver tailored treatments that enhanced athlete performance and reduced injury risks.

This initiative, now a hallmark of Archery Nationals, was made possible through the invaluable collaboration of Ms. Vanessa Wickham, the National Sports Clinic, and Dr. Ariane Mangar from the Ministry of Health. 

Archery Guyana once again raised the bar by streaming the competition live and utilising the globally recognised IANSEO software for real-time scoring. This ensured immediate updates for athletes, coaches, and fans, adding to the electrifying atmosphere of the event.

The competition delivered riveting performances and showcased the talent and resilience of the participants:

In the Women’s category, Roshini Boodhoo delivered a commanding performance to claim the gold medal, with Karin Toppin earning silver in a spirited showing by the female archers.

In the men's category, the bronze medal match captivated spectators as Jeewanram Persaud faced off against the 2024 Barebow gold medallist. In a tightly contested battle, Jeewanram emerged victorious, solidifying his place on the podium.

The gold medal match between veteran archer Sean Duncan and newcomer Lucas Chung was the highlight of the event. Chung, competing in his first national competition, held his nerve to tie with Duncan in regulation rounds. The tension peaked as the match went to a one-arrow shoot-off, where Chung’s precision secured him the gold medal.

The Results Management Team led by Results Manager Ms. Anopa Ramdial and Results Verifier KARIM Asiyah & SHAKEEM Idrees released the official results as follows:

Men’s Results

* Gold: Lucas Chung
* Silver: Sean Duncan
* Bronze: Jeewanram Persaud

Women’s Results

* Gold: Roshini Boodhoo
* Silver: Karin Toppin

The energy at the Cyril Potter College of Education Auditorium was electric, with spectators cheering enthusiastically for every shot. The camaraderie among athletes, officials, and fans created an unforgettable experience. Director of Shooting Ryan McKinnon’s leadership and the dedication of competition officials, including Chairperson of Judges Robert Singh and Judges Saeed Karim and Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, ensured the event’s success.

At the presentation ceremony, Director of Shooting Ryan McKinnon delivered closing remarks, while President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon expressed profound gratitude to key stakeholders, including:

* Honourable Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, Charles Ramson
* Director of Sport, Mr. Steve Ninvalle
* National Sports Commission
* Guyana Olympic Association President Godfrey Munroe and Executive Committee
* Mr. Samuel Arjoon of Guyana Beverages Inc. (Oasis Water)
* Ms. Vanessa Wickham, the National Sports Clinic
* Dr. Ariane Mangar, Ministry of Health
* Physiotherapist Stowell Barry
* Members of the media

Special thanks were extended to Principal Mrs. Noella Joseph and Mr. Alque Stanley for the use of the Cyril Potter College Auditorium, a venue that contributed significantly to the event's success.

Archery Guyana is excited to announce the upcoming Youth Open, scheduled for February 8-9, 2025, at the National Gymnasium. This event invites all youth archers to participate and continue developing their skills in this dynamic and inclusive sport.

Archery Guyana remains steadfast in its mission to elevate the sport locally while setting international standards for excellence.


Archery Guyana Hosts Thrilling 2024 National Indoor Recurve Open

Archery Guyana brought the curtains down on the 2024 Senior Barebow Open on Sunday January 12, 2025, at the National Gymnasium and being the first time the Federation streamed the competition live and also utilising the globally recognised IANSEO software for live scoring. This technology ensures immediate updates of results, offering real-time insights for athletes, coaches, and fans alike.


Everyone was treated to thrilling performances as archers vied for top honours, the end of which, the official Results are as follows:

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Officials

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At the Presentation Ceremony, Director of Shooting, Mr. Ryan McKinnon, delivered closing remarks, medals were presented to the winners, and Lancaster caps were given to the Finalists. President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon also expressed gratitude to the Honourable Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, Charles Ramson; Director of Sport, Mr Steve Ninvalle; the National Sports Commission; President Godfrey Munroe and the Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association; Mr Samuel Arjoon of Guyana Beverages Inc., Oasis Water, Ms Vanessa Wickham, the National Sports Clinic and Dr Ariane Mangar from the Ministry of Health, Physiotherapist Stowell Barry and members of the media for their invaluable support.


Next weekend, the Cyril Potter School's Auditorium will come alive with the 2024 Senior RECURVE Open. Saturday 18th January will be the ranking rounds and Sunday 19th January, will be the Eliminations and Finals. All Guyanese Archers are invited to participate.


Archery Guyana’s 2024 Senior Barebow Open Successfully Concluded

Archery Guyana proudly kicked off the highly anticipated 2024 Senior Barebow Open on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the National Gymnasium. The event was officially declared open by President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, who delivered inspiring opening remarks to the assembled athletes, officials, coaches, club representatives, sponsors, media and spectators.

In her address, President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon celebrated the unwavering dedication of Guyana’s archery community, stating, “Today we celebrate the skill, focus, and sportsmanship that define archery. This event highlights the growth of barebow archery in Guyana and the dedication of our athletes who continue to elevate the sport. Whether they achieve victory or face challenges, their journey defines success.”

President Persaud-McKinnon also expressed gratitude to the Honourable Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, Charles Ramson; Director of Sport, Mr. Steve Ninvalle; the National Sports Commission; President Godfrey Munroe and the Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association; Mr. Samuel Arjoon of Guyana Beverages Inc., Oasis Water and members of the media for their invaluable support.

Following her remarks, Director of Shooting Mr. Ryan McKinnon introduced the officials, including Chairman of Judges Robert Singh, Judges Afzal Karim and Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, and the Results Team, led by Chair of the Tech Committee, Mr. Saeed Karim, along with Anopa Ramdial and Idrees Shakeem.

The competition commenced with an official equipment inspection, followed by 20 minutes of practice. Athletes then proceeded to the ranking rounds, consisting of 20 ends of three arrows each, totaling 60 arrows.

For the first time, Archery Guyana is utilising the globally recognised IANSEO software for live scoring. This technology ensures immediate updates of results, offering real-time insights for athletes, coaches, and fans alike. Participants and spectators can access the live scores through the following link:

Link to Ianseo

<https://ianseo.net/Details.php?toId=20798>

This system guarantees transparency and efficiency, keeping everyone connected to the unfolding action. Tomorrow’s finals will also utilise the IANSEO software, allowing scores to be shared instantaneously, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for all of Guyana and abroad.

Athletes across Guyana demonstrated exceptional skill and composure in the ranking rounds.

![](/images/uploads/archery-guyana’s-2024-senior-barebow-open-officially-declared-open-2.jpg "Results from Ranking")

The finals, scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday 12th January, 2025, promise thrilling performances as archers vie for top honours.

Archery Guyana invites the public to support and celebrate the growth of this incredible sport by attending the finals or following the live updates.


Archery Guyana’s 2024 Senior Barebow Open Officially Declared Open

Archery Guyana hosted an essential WADA/Anti-Doping Education Session on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. This event was conducted by the Board of Directors of Archery Guyana in collaboration with our Country Representative for Guyana on the Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organization (RADO), and renowned Doping Control Officer, Dr. Karen Pilgrim. The session took place in the Boardroom of the Guyana Olympic Association, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara.



This informative session aimed to introduce Archery Guyana's members and affiliates to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and educate them on the core principles of anti-doping. The initiative was designed to be particularly beneficial for both junior and senior members of Archery Guyana, affiliated clubs as well as the parents of our junior athletes. Special attention was given to the team expected to represent Guyana at the Caribbean Development Championships next week in Jamaica.



In today’s competitive sporting environment, it is more critical than ever to ensure that our athletes are well-versed in the importance of clean sport and the stringent regulations surrounding anti-doping. By providing this education, Archery Guyana is taking proactive steps to safeguard the integrity of our sport and to ensure that all our athletes, along with their support networks, understand their roles and responsibilities in adhering to these important standards.



Dr. Karen Pilgrim, with her extensive experience and expertise in the field of anti-doping, led the session, ensuring that participants gained valuable insights into the global efforts to maintain fairness in sport. The session covered key topics such as the WADA Code, prohibited substances and methods, the testing process, and the rights and responsibilities of athletes.



Archery Guyana is committed to promoting a culture of transparency, fairness, and respect for the rules that govern their sport. President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon opined, "We believe that this initiative will play a vital role in fostering a clean sporting environment and preparing our athletes for the highest levels of competition". Together, we can ensure that our athletes compete with honour and integrity on the world stage.


Archery Guyana Hosts WADA/Anti-Doping Education Session to Ensure Clean Sport

![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 is proud to announce the commencement of the Caribbean Development Archery League (CDAL), aimed at providing a platform for budding archers in the region to compete remotely and hone their skills. Endorsed by World Archery Americas, this initiative was the brainchild of the Archery Association of St Vincent and the Grenadines' President and World Archery Americas Ethics Committee Member, Sanjay Jiandani, and is being run off in several Caribbean countries, which marks a significant step forward for the development of archery in the Caribbean.

The CDAL invites aspiring archers from affiliated clubs across the region to participate in this inaugural event. With no restrictions on the number of entrants, over 30 young archers from various parts of Guyana have already signed up for the ‘Extraordinary Beginner’ Category. This category, designed for archers with three months or less of experience, will see participants shooting from a distance of 15 meters with barebow equipment.

The competition will consist of multiple rounds, with league play concluding on June 24th, 2024. Following the league stage, the top four archers in each category will advance to the elimination finals on July 14th, 2024. The winners will be awarded medals at the CDC event in Jamaica.

On Sunday, April 28th, 2024, simultaneous shooting sessions were held at Essequibo's Motorcross Mainstay facility and the National Gymnasium, with the participation of Archery Guyana&#39;s National Coaches Ryan McKinnon and Saeed Karim in Essequibo and Umasankar Madray, and Jeewanram Persaud in Georgetown. The opening remarks were delivered by Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, President of Archery Guyana, at the National Gymnasium, where she extended her best wishes to all participants and expressed gratitude to the coaches, Board of Directors, sponsors, Guyana Beverages inc., media, Director of Sport Mr. Steve Ninvalle and the National Sports Commission for their support.

Archery Guyana is committed to fostering the growth of archery in the region and looks forward to a successful and competitive CDAL season.

![Competitors from ‘DeChief Archery Club’ and ‘Essequibo Archers'](/images/uploads/competitors-from-dechief-archery-club-and-essequibo-archers.jpg)

![National Archery Judge Mr. Ryan McKinnon and Judge Candidate Mr. Saeed Karim at the Essequibo session](/images/uploads/national-archery-judge-mr-ryan-mckinnon-and-judge-candidate-mr-saeed-karim-at-the-essequibo-session.jpg)

![Competitors from ‘DeChief Archery Club’ and 'Essequibo Archers'](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-launches-caribbean-development-archery-league-for-aspiring-archers-essequibo-clubs.jpg)

![National Coach Mr.  Jeewanram Persaud and Judge Candidate Mr. Umasankar Madray at the National  Gymnasium](/images/uploads/national-coach-mr-jeewanram-persaud-and-judge-candidate-mr-umasankar-madray-at-the-national-gymnasium.jpg)


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