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The Saraswati Vidya Niketan (SVN) on November 19, 2024, proudly launched Arjuna’s Archery Club on its school compound, marking a momentous step in the promotion of archery as a sport in Guyana. Named after the legendary archer Arjuna from the Mahabharata, the club embodies the values of focus, determination, discipline, and precision.

The idea for the club gained momentum following a fruitful coaching session on Sunday, facilitated by Archery Guyana’s Head Coach and Secretary-General, Nicholas Hing, alongside Coach Kenrick Cheeks and the club’s committee members. This collaboration inspired the formal inauguration of the club during a small ceremony held in the school’s auditorium.

The launch was attended by key figures in the archery community, including Archery Guyana’s Secretary-General and Head Coach Nicholas Hing, SVN’s Physical Education Teacher and Archery Coach Kenrick Cheeks, and members of the club’s executive committee.

In his address, delivered on behalf of Archery Guyana President Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, Mr. Hing expressed the Federation's pride in this significant milestone:

"The decision to name this club Arjuna is both meaningful and inspiring. Arjuna represents virtues that are essential not only in archery but also in life—focus, determination, and precision. This launch demonstrates SVN’s commitment to holistic education, blending academics with extracurricular activities that foster character, confidence, and teamwork."

Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon further emphasised Archery Guyana’s commitment to supporting new club formations and nurturing talent that will represent Guyana with pride on the international stage.

During the event, Mr. Hing also spoke about archery’s inclusivity, highlighting its appeal to all ages and abilities and encouraged other school clubs to also become affiliated to the National Federation. 

The ceremony concluded with a group photo to commemorate the occasion, capturing the spirit of unity and enthusiasm among students, teachers, and coaches.


Saraswati Vidya Niketan Launches Arjuna’s Archery Club

Team Guyana has once again done Archery Guyana proud at the 6th Caribbean Development Championships, which was held in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, from September 19-22, 2024. Seven countries competed, namely; Jamaica, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and the USA. 

The Ranking rounds were held on Friday, September 20 and the following are the ranking scores for the men: Mehandra Chatargum 636, Jeewanram Persaud 619, Faraad Gani 606, Saifullah Gani 606, Gregory McKoy 605, Teemahall Lall 530, Richard Dookie 492, Saeed Karim 483, Alec Simmons 460, Afzal Karim 424.

The women’s ranking scores are: Juanita Persaud 627, Melesa Ramnaraine 600, Roshini Boodhoo 559, Fatima Gani 552, Julie-Ann Williams 502, Karin Toppin 425, Naudia Maraj 415, Nataliya Pollard 408, Theresa Jaikishun-Deoroop 306. 

The elimination matches were held on Saturday, September 21, which saw some very exciting matches with the archers aiming for the top brackets in the medal matches for the following day at the Plantation Cove venue.

The semi-final and final matches were played on Sunday with more exciting as there were surprises and upsets among archers shooting for the gold. 

A Special award was presented to Mr Philip Graves, chair of the World Archery Americas Development Committee, for his tireless commitment to the Caribbean Development Championships and archery.

Also receiving gifts of recognition from the Jamaican Archery Association were the head coaches from each country.

While Team Jamaica took a larger medal count: 25 (8 gold, 12 silver & 5 bronze), Guyana won a total of 23 medals; 15 gold, 5 sliver and 3 bronze, with the most gold medals awarded to Guyana in entire competition. Last year’s Recurve Mixed Team power couple Jeewanram Persaud and Roshini Boodhoo took the gold again in this year’s Mixed Team matches, as did last year’s Barebow Mixed Team of Teemahall Lall and Nataliya Pollard.

Trinidad & Tobago followed with a total of 13 medals (7 gold, 3 silver & 3 bronze). The British Virgin Islands took a total of 7 medals (2 gold, 2 silver & 3 bronze), Bahamas’ medal total was 6 (3 gold, 1 silver & 2 bronze), Barbados followed with 5 (4 silver & 1 bronze), and USA 2 (2 gold medals)

Additionally, in the mixed teams where archers from 2 different countries were paired, Jamaica & Guyana won silver, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago won bronze, and Guyana and Barbados won bronze.

![Medal Standings](/images/uploads/team-guyana-dominates-at-archery-cdc-2.jpg "Medal Standings")

President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon expressed her immense pride in Guyana's representation in Jamaica with such an incredible success. According to her, every one of the participants from various affiliated clubs in Guyana performed to their best. “They brought their very best to the field, and it is their talent, dedication, and perseverance that truly made this tournament special. Without their commitment, countless hours of training, and perseverance through all obstacles, none of this would have been possible. I am reminded of how far we’ve come from 2018 when Archery Guyana hosted the inaugural Level 1 coaching seminar. The global pandemic may have slowed us down for a couple of years, but within five years, despite the downtime, here we are, on the international stage, coming home with a very shiny collection of medals.”

The Guyanese archers impressed all who saw them compete and demonstrated true sportsmanship towards their fellow competitors while making friends at the same time. 

The Team was led by the following officials: Nicholas Hing - Chef-de-Mission/Head Coach, Saeed Karim – Team Logistics Coordinator/Archer, Roshini Boodhoo – Team Manager/Archer, Jeewanram Persaud – Coach/Archer, Juliana Rickhee – Team Support Coordinator, Shrikanta Deoroop – Team Photographer.

Archery Guyana remains committed to fostering the development of its athletes and raising the profile of the sport both locally and internationally. The federation is grateful for the support of its affiliates, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, the National Sports Commission, the Guyana Olympic Association, Guyana Beverages Inc., World of Flowers and the Guyanese public and the media.

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana wishes to extend a massive thank you to World Archery Americas, the Jamaican Archery Federation, the organisers and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly. A special commendation is extended to Coach Phil Graves - his leadership and expertise have been pivotal in making this event what it is, and his commitment to the development of archery in our region has been invaluable.

![Team Guyana](/images/uploads/team-guyana-dominates-at-archery-cdc-3.jpg "Team Guyana")


Team Guyana dominates at Archery CDC

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





Archery Guyana is excited to announce the support of Toucan Distributors, which has come on board to enhance the sport of archery in Guyana by donating funds for two high-quality archery buttresses. These buttresses are crucial for the training and development of archers, particularly in preparation for national competitions.



Mrs. Alana King, CEO of Toucan Distributors, recently handed over the funds to Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, President of Archery Guyana, in a small ceremony. The donation underscores Toucan Distributors’ commitment to supporting local sports and promoting excellence in archery.



Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon expressed her appreciation for the timely support from Toucan Distributors: "We are incredibly grateful to Mrs. Alana King and Toucan Distributors for their kind contribution. These high-quality archery buttresses are vital for the effective training of our athletes, particularly as we prepare for upcoming national competitions. With such support, we can provide our athletes with the best possible resources to hone their skills and perform at their best."



High-quality archery buttresses are essential equipment in the sport, serving as reliable targets that withstand frequent use during practice and competition. Their durability and stability are crucial for the safety and accuracy of the archers, especially in national competitions where the highest standards are expected. This donation from Toucan Distributors will not only support the immediate training needs of Archery Guyana but will also contribute to the long-term development of the sport across the country.



Archery Guyana looks forward to continued collaboration with Toucan Distributors and encourages other corporate entities to join in supporting the advancement of sports in Guyana.


Toucan Distributors Partners with Archery Guyana to Support National Archery Development





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.


El Dorado Security Service Lends Support to Archery Guyana with Donation towards procuring High-Quality Archery Buttresses

National Sterling Products’ Outdoor Archery Championships a success
Archery Guyana’s National Outdoor Championships 2023, sponsored by Sterling Products Limited and Oasis Water, were recently held on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20 at the Queen's College Playfield, Thomas Lands, Georgetown. 
A total of 30 archers participated, 21 men and 9 women. Shooting off on Saturday 19, the qualification rounds were literally hotly contested in both Recurve and Barebow categories in the blistering heat. The National Judges for the competition were DOS (Director of Shooting) Mr. Ryan McKinnon and Line/Target Judge Mr. Robert Singh.

## BAREBOW
![President of Archery Guyana, Ms. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon on right congratulating Mr. Jeewanram Persaud for securing Gold in Men Recurve](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-national-sterling-products-outdoor-archery-championships-vidushi-persaud-mckinnon-jeewanaram-persaud.jpg)
In the Barebow Men Jeewanram Persaud narrowly topped off the list with 601 points while Mehandra Chatargum came in a close 600 and Ryan Chichester at 509 for 3rd place. following up on points were Muhammad Zamaluddin 499, Vishal Manbode 452, Faraad Gani 394, Richard Dookie 358, Courtlee Rodrigues 322, Jaza Percival 305 and Afzal Karim 297.
In the U18 Barebow Men, Saifullah Gani scored highest (548) to beat Muhsin Wazidali’s 273 and Christian Craigen’s 119. They were only three Under 18 men to contest the category.

![President of Archery Guyana, Ms. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon on right congratulating Mr. Mehandra Chatargum for securing Gold in Men Barebow](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-national-sterling-products-outdoor-archery-championships-vidushi-persaud-mckinnon-mahendra-chatargum.jpg)

![President of Archery Guyana, Ms. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon on right congratulating Master Saifullah Gani for securing Gold in Men Under 18 Barebow](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-national-sterling-products-outdoor-archery-championships-vidushi-persaud-mckinnon-master-saifullah-gani.jpg)

In the Barebow Women’s category Roshini Boodhoo topped with 422 as Melesa Ramnaraine scored 351, Julie-Ann Williams 259, followed by Fatima Ameera Gani 211 and Karin Toppin 191

![Ms. Roshini Boodhoo-Persaud receiving medal from sponsor, Mr. Dellon Lynch, Marketing Manager of Sterling Products](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-national-sterling-products-outdoor-archery-championships-dellon-lynch-roshini-boodhoo.jpg)

## RECURVE
7 men contested the Recurve ranking round, and again it was Persaud that came out on top. He scored 647 ahead of Chatargum’s 606. Saeed Karim came in 3rd with 571, followed by Vishal Manbode 489, Jaza Percival 488, Naresh Sukhu 444 and Faraad Gani 415.
In the Women’s category Roshini Boodhoo again beat all her opponents to score 439 over Julie-Ann Williams’ 388, Samira Duncan’s 382 and Karin Toppin’s 212.

## FINALS
The Semi-Finals and Finals were held on Sunday 20th August as the archers fought to medal in their respective categories. The Barebow Men’s Final saw Mehandra Chatargum earn the top spot for Gold over Jeewanram Perdaud’s Silver and Faraad Gani’s Bronze.

In the U18 Barebow Men’s Final Saifullah Gani copped the Gold as Muhsin Wazidali took silver and Christian Craigen took bronze.

The Men’s Recurve saw Persaud take Gold, with Karim taking silver and Chatargum, bronze. And in the Women’s Recurve Boodhoo took home the gold as Duncan and Williams settled for Silver and Bronze respectively.

At the presentation ceremony, Remarks were delivered by Marketing Manager, Mr. Dellon Lynch of Sterling Products who indicated he was impressed at the high level of Archery he witnessed and presented the medalists with a tub of Igloo icecream each. He also went on to indicate that his company would be delighted to see their sponsored event on the yearly calendar and looks forward to next year.

President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon conveyed thanks to the hard-working Committee, the Judges and extended special thanks to Chief Executive officer, Mr. Ramsay Ali, Marketing Manager Mr. Dellon Lynch and the Management of Sterling Products. She went on to commend the Chairman of the Board of Governors of Queen’s College, Mr. Marcel Gaskin for use of the facility. Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon remarked on the ideal location of the playfield and gave honourable mention of Ms. Rhonda Ogle and Mr. Nardeo Persaud in ensuring access to the ground was an ease.

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana wishes to thank our sponsors, our Competitions Committee and Judges Committee, Media and the Affiliate Clubs’ participation for another successful archery competition.

National Sterling Products’ Outdoor Archery Championships a success

![Guyana brings home 9 medals from the Caribbean Development Championships 2023](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-group-caribbean-development-championships-2023.jpg)

It was a fun-filled and energetic closing of the 5th Caribbean Development Competition which was hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Archery Federation under the auspices of World Archery Americas in September 2023.

The successful competition which saw 176 archers from 11 countries participating, was held over the weekend in capital Scarborough, Tobago at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Trinidad and Tobago, following closely on the heels of the Continental Judges Seminar.

The Guyana team conducted themselves excellently with a lot of first-time overseas participants, of which the National Federation, its Continental Judges and National Coach are very proud. Although everyone didn’t medal in the respective categories and divisions, they all came away with much more than they would have expected experiencing for the first time how a World Archery international event is organized and executed.

The official practice day (Friday 28th) began with the coaches overseeing the athletes in preparation for the following day’s competition.

Saturday’s Ranking Rounds were shot off by all 11 countries’ teams with athletes vying for their highest possible ranking scores to move onto the elimination and finals matches. In the Recurve Beginner Senior Men Category the highest ranking score after 72 arrows went to the Guyana’s Jeewanram Persaud 608 with Naresh Sukhu placing 7th with 383.

In the Recurve Senior Women Category Roshini Boodhoo came in first place with a high score of 539, followed by 3rd place Julie Ann Williams’ 513, Theresa Deoroop’s 330 - 9th, Bibi Salim’s 244 - 10th and Karin Toppin’s 222 - 11th. 
In the Barebow Beginner Men, Teemahall Lall came in 2nd with a total score 629 to Barbadian Cole Gill’s 651. Scoring 4th was Richard Dookie with 586, 6th was Courtlee Rodrigues with 536 and 10th was Rasheed Alim with 487.

For the Recurve Beginner U21 Men, Saeed Karim came in 2nd to Jared Nichols of St Vincent and the Grenadines with scores of 570 to 577 respectively.

For the Barebow Beginner U18 Women, Nataliya Pollard placed 3rd with 205 in her category.

In the Exceptional Beginner Recurve Women Victoria Kum scored a total of 472 over her competition to gain the top spot in her category. An impressive personal best for her since she has been shooting.
In the Recurve Developmental Senior Men Umasankar Madray placed 9th while Samira Duncan in the Recurve Developmental Senior Women placed 4th.

For the Mixed Teams Guyana’s Roshini Boodhoo and Jeewanram Persaud teamed to place 1st, while the team of Barbados & Trinidad came in 2nd, British Virgin Islands & St Vincent & the Grenadines place 3rd, Curacao and Guyana’s Jair Davelaar and Julie Ann Williams 4th, St Vincent & the Grenadines 5th and lac
Guyana’s Barebow Beginner Mixed Team of Teemahall Lall & Nataliya Pollard placed 4th behind Trinidad & Tobago’s 1st, Barbados and Curacao’s 2nd and Jamaica and T&T’s 3rd. Our Mixed Recurve Developmental Team came in 4th behind T&T’s 1st place, Barbados’ 2nd and Jamaica’s 3rd, but over 4th place Curacao & Dominican Republic.

The Recurve Beginner U21 Mixed Team of Guyana & Trinidad saw Saeed Karim of Guyana and Aria Batchasingh of Trinidad place 2nd over Jamaica’s 3rd as St Vincent & the Grenadines came in 1st place.

![Guyana brings home 9 medals from the Caribbean Development Championships 2023](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-parade-caribbean-development-championships-2023.jpg)

The Elimination and Final matches were held on Sunday as the athletes gave their best performances for the medals. In the Gold Medal matches Persaud beat Jair Davelaar of Curacao 6-0, while Roshini Boodhoo beat Suzanne Sukram of Trinidad 7-3. Saeed Karim took Gold from Jared Nichols of St Vincent for 6-2. In her category, Victoria Kum got a bye thru to finals and beat Anandita Sameera Singh of Trinidad 6-2. In his category Teemahall Lall took silver as Barbadian Cole Gill took the gold 6-2. Nataliya Pollard took bronze in her U15 category, and in the teams Boodhoo and Persaud were given a bye thru to semi-final where they shot their way to the gold over Calida Charles & Adam Tryhane of Team Barbados & Trinidad 6-0. And in his U21 category Saeed Karim teamed up with Trinidadian Aria Batchasingh to win silver against St Vincent’s Divya Jiandani & Jared Nichols 6-4.

![Archery contestants being scored at the Caribbean Development Championships 2023](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-scoring-caribbean-development-championships-2023.jpg)

Final results

Individual medals: Jeewanram Persaud-Gold, Roshini Boodhoo-Gold, Saeed Karim-Gold, Victoria Kum-Gold, Teemahall Lall-Silver, Nataliya Pollard-Bronze.

![Archery contestants being scored at the Caribbean Development Championships 2023](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-podium-caribbean-development-championships-2023.jpg)

Team Medals: Jeewanram Persaud-Gold, Roshini Boodhoo-Gold, Saeed Karim-Silver


Archery Guyana is very proud of our athletes and officials who represented the country and wishes to thank our sponsor Oasis Water, along with all other sponsors who would have made it possible for our team to travel and return with their respective medals. We would also like to thank USA Archery National Judge and NTS Coach Mr Phil Graves for taking the time to engage and pass on some of his knowledge and experiences to our athletes and coaches.

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana wishes to acknowledge the usual kind support of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, National Sports Commission, Guyana Beverages Inc., Mr. Samuel Arjoon and the Management of Oasis Water.

Guyana brings home 9 medals from the Caribbean Development Championships 2023

![Qayyim Academy introduced to archery](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-qayyim-academy-nicholas-hing.jpg)

On Saturday November 5, the sport of archery was introduced to Qayyim Academy which is located in Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara, by Archery Guyana.

With the goal of becoming the next school to register an Archery Club, Principal of the School Mrs Bibi Romena Constantine-Mohamed had reached out to the federation, which was finally done on Saturday last. Discussions were held between the Principal and Head Coach Nicholas Hing on the sport and its various forms, with the ultimate goal of Olympic recurve archery.

With the help of Archery Guyana’s archer/instructor Saeed Karim, Head Coach Nicholas Hing gave the scores of excited children (and their Headmistress), the chance to try out for the first time how to use the bow and arrow.

![Female and Male archers of Qayyim Academy](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-qayyim-introduced-to-archery.jpg)

![Male archers of Qayyim Academy](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-qayyim-male-archers.jpg)

![Saieed Karim guides archers of Qayyim Academy](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-qayyim-saieed.jpg)

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