International Women's Day 2025 Message From the President of Archery Guyana

The National Indoor Championship 2026 hosted by Archery Guyana concluded efficaciously last Sunday at the iconic Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Archery competitions requires a minimum of two days, in which both days saw exciting and high-level competition, sportsmanship and camaraderie among archery athletes from across Guyana.

The championship brought together athletes from clubs including Pro Archers, Bow Nation, The Archery Guild and Golden League Archery and some independent archers. Competitors contested in Recurve, Compound and Barebow divisions across senior and youth categories. The event showcased the continued growth and development of the sport of archery in Guyana, quite notably the increased number of youth archers whose performances drew admiration from spectators and officials alike.

At the medal presentation ceremony, remarks were delivered by President of the Guyana Olympic Association, Godfrey Munroe, who commended Archery Guyana for its organisation, discipline and commitment to athlete development. He congratulated the athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers for contributing to another successful national championship.

Medals were presented by President of Archery Guyana, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, Assistant Director of Sport, Melissa Dow-Richardson, President of the Guyana Olympic Association Mr. Godfrey Munroe, Vice-Chair of the National Sports Commission and Vice-President of the Guyana Olympic Association, Cristy Campbell, along with special guests Cubie Seegobin and Jacqueline Seegobin.

During her remarks, Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon expressed gratitude to all stakeholders and volunteers whose efforts made the championship possible. She specially recognised National Judge and Director of Shooting, Ryan McKinnon, whose acknowledgment was met with resounding applause from the gathering in appreciation of his tireless dedication to the sport and leadership behind the scenes and throughout the competition.

Archery Guyana additionally expressed appreciation to the Judges, Ryan McKinnon,  Robert Singh and Afzal Karim who ensured the event was conducted in accordance with World Archery standards. Also the competition committee, volunteers, range officials, set-up team and all supporting personnel from the Competitions Committee whose collective efforts contributed to the professional execution of the event.

The federation applauded the efficiency of the results and technical team for their efficient use of the internationally recognised IANSEO Scoring software which facilitated accurate scoring and live result updates throughout the championship. Thanks were extended to Results Manager Mr. Saeed Karim and Results Verifier Ms. Anoopa Ramdial. 

Official signalling and timing was done automatically by Archery Guyana’s newly acquired TS archery timer and signalling equipment, which the Federation recently invested significantly in. This system was purchased to ensure that Guyanese archers attain experience and can compete at home with feedback from international level rated equipment which is approved by World Archery Americas. It is noted that while an international level Archery specific shooting facility is not yet operated by Archery Guyana, the board continues to equip the Federation with high quality assets for when that facility is made a reality. 

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana extended sincere thanks to the Honourable Minister Charles Ramson, Honourable Minister within the Ministry Mr. Steven Jacobs, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle, the National Sports Commission, Facility Supervisor Roy MacArthur and the dedicated staff of the Sports Hall for their invaluable support and assistance in ensuring the smooth execution of the championship.

Special appreciation was also expressed to our longstanding sponsor, Guyana Beverages Inc. for providing Oasis Water and Altitude Energy Drinks to keep athletes, officials and volunteers hydrated throughout the event.

The federation thanked Dr. Ariane Mangar, Vanessa Wickham and Aretha Legall for their collaboration and support in providing physiotherapy services to athletes during the championship.

Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon also announced that Archery Guyana will soon commence vision screening and bloodwork initiatives for athletes and officials as part of the federation’s growing commitment to athlete welfare, health monitoring and high-performance development.

Photography coverage from both competition days was also completed successfully by Mr. Bidesh Dwarka, with images made available through the official Flickr links circulated by the federation for athletes, clubs and supporters to relive memorable moments from the championship.

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Archery Guyana noted that the successful hosting of the National Indoor Championship 2026 reflects the federation’s continued commitment to athlete development, organisational excellence and the advancement of archery throughout Guyana.


Archery Guyana shows major growth as National Indoor Championship 2026 is completed at Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

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.


Archery Guyana Declares Open the 2026 Indoor National Championships



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Notice of Annual General Meeting of Archery Guyana Inc. 2026

Archery Guyana Continental Judge, Nicholas Hing joined 16other World Archery International Judges and World Archery Americas Continental Judges for the First Stage of the Hyundai Archery World Cup in the city of Puebla, Mexico, which ran from April 7 to 12. 

The Archery World Cup is an Olympic qualifier which will be heldin 5 stages, with the first one being completed in Puebla, Mexico. The otherswill be held in Shanghai, China in May; Antalya, Turkiye in June; Madrid, Spain in July and finally in Saltillo, Mexico in September. 

This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the Hyundai Archery World Cup, which featured archers from over 30 countries.

Mr Hing was the first Guyanese to have judged at a World Cup Qualifier event, along with a few other judges, under the leadership of International Judge and WAA Secretary General Sergio Font Milian, and his Deputy Chair Shannon Russel-Cowan. 

Official practice started on Tuesday 7, which kept all the judges busy with field, equipment and uniform inspection. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were ranking and elimination rounds. Judges’ meetings were held every morning by the Chair and Deputy Chair before the start of the days’ events to delegate the various tasks to the team.

On Thursday evening all visiting and local teams and officials were invited to dinner and a cultural show hosted by the state of Puebla, and on Friday evening, the teams and officials were invited to the grand opening ceremony resplendent with a laser light show, fireworks, a contortionist archer who shot with her feet, and speeches by officials including the Governor of Puebla, President of World Archery and President of World Archery Mexico.

The Final matches culminated in historic downtown Puebla on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12, with its 450-year-old Cathedral De Puebla as the backdrop. The judges were divided into 2 teams. One team for the medal matches, where the international judges along with some of the continental judges were based at the shooting line and target area, and the second team of continental judges at the practice field. Judge Hing’s team, consisting of several Mexican continental judges, oversaw the coordination of the archers on the practice field before and after each medal match. 

World Archery President, Mr Greg Easton personally thanked each judge for a job well done at this first stage of the Hyundai Archery WorldCup. 

“Since becoming a continental judge, I have had the good fortune of working with many wonderful judges from around the world, and this was no different, except this Archery World Cup Qualifier will be one of my most memorable experiences, especially working directly under Mr Sergio Font.”Hing said.


Archery Guyana’s Continental Judge officiates at Archery World Cup

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

Eight Medals for Guyana as 10 Archers Reach Elimination Rounds

The Caribbean Development Archery League (CDAL) is a remote archery competition sanctioned by World Archery Americas, designed specifically for beginner archers from English-speaking Caribbean federations. Its aim is to promote growth and development in the sport, offering foundational competitive experience to new athletes in preparation for future international events like the Caribbean Development Championships (CDC).

The National Federation, Archery Guyana is proud to report its outstanding results at the 2nd Annual CDAL 2025, with 40 local archers participating from various Clubs across Guyana, 10 advancing to the elimination rounds, and eight medals earned across several categories and bow disciplines.

This year’s showing follows Guyana’s historic debut at the inaugural CDAL 2024 last year, where Jermaine Kendall secured a silver medal, setting the tone for the country’s upward momentum in regional archery.

2025 Medalists from Guyana:

Recurve Men – 18m Extraordinary Beginner

* Gold: Timothy Russel
* Silver: Tyreck Paul
* Bronze: Dwain Albert

Recurve Women – 18m Extraordinary Beginner

* Silver: Chantal Lovell

Barebow Men – 18m Extraordinary Beginner

* Gold: Trevaughn Waldron
* Silver: Sohail Singh

Compound Men – 18m Extraordinary Beginner

* Silver: Ravish Singh

30m Beginner - Barebow Combined

* Bronze: Noval Hastings

President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, praised the athletes and the Federation’s committed team:

“This competition has proven that Guyana is cultivating world-class potential in our new archers. We commend every participant for their discipline and drive, and we celebrate our medallists for their exceptional performances.”

She also extended heartfelt recognition to Mr. Sanjay Jiandani, President of the Archery Association of St. Vincent & the Grenadines, for his tireless efforts in conceptualising, organising, and driving the CDAL initiative:

“Mr. Jiandani’s dedication has created a vital space for development and camaraderie among our regional archers. His work behind the scenes is deeply appreciated and has made all the difference in delivering a well-executed and meaningful league.”

As a remote competition, the CDAL allows archers to compete from their home countries while adhering to World Archery rules, with performance monitored and judged in real time. The league’s structure enables young archers to grow steadily, developing both confidence and skill ahead of higher-level international tournaments.

Archery Guyana thanks its dedicated coaches, judges, club officials, and supporters.


Guyana Shines at 2nd Annual Caribbean Development Archery League 2025

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.

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Archery Guyana Launches Caribbean Development Archery League for Aspiring Archers

Archery Guyana successfully hosted its National Ranking Event 2025 on Wednesday 31st December, 2025, at the Everest Cricket Club Grounds, bringing together top archers from clubs across the country in a highly competitive and professionally officiated event to close off a dynamic year for the archery fraternity.

The tournament formed a critical part of the national ranking calendar, providing athletes with the opportunity to earn ranking points, demonstrate technical progression, and benchmark performance as Guyana continues to strengthen its archery development pathway.

Results 

Recurve Men

* Gold: Jeewanram Persaud 
* Silver: Lucas Chung 
* Bronze: Trevaughn Waldron

Recurve Women

* Gold: Karin Onica Toppin 
* Silver: Roshini Boodhoo 

Recurve Under-18 Men

* Gold: Saifullah Gani 
* Silver: Brandon Cummings 

Barebow Men

* Gold: Mehandra Chatargum 
* Silver: Nolan Gray
* Bronze: Richard Dookie 

Barebow Women

* Gold: Melesa Ramnaraine
* Silver: Eslyne Gomes
* Bronze: Suzanne Affonso 

Barebow Under-18 Women

* Gold: Fatima Gani 
* Silver: Samiyyah La Cruez 

The competition was conducted under the supervision of certified officials, ensuring adherence to established competition standards:

* Chairperson of Judges: Robert Singh
* Judges: Faraad Gani, Afzal Karim
* Director of Shooting: Umasankar Madray
* Results Manager: Saeed Karim

The President of Archery Guyana, Ms. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, delivered closing remarks at the Presentation Ceremony, thanking athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and supporters for their commitment and sportsmanship throughout the day.

She congratulated all medalists on performances reflecting discipline, focus, and consistent effort, while also recognising every archer who took part, noting that participation and perseverance are equally worthy of acknowledgement.

Reflecting on the significance of hosting the event on Old Year’s Day, the President noted that the competition served as a reminder that success in archery, and in life, is built on patience, respect, and dedication to the process.

She reaffirmed Archery Guyana’s commitment to fair play, fair competition, athlete development, and unity within the archery community as the Federation looks ahead to the New Year, and extended best wishes for a safe, peaceful, and successful year ahead.

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana extends sincere thanks to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, the National Sports Commission, and the Guyana Olympic Association for their continued institutional support.

Appreciation is also extended to Service Guyana Inc., Guyana Beverages Inc., and Oasis Waters for their valued support, as well as to the Board of Directors of the Everest Cricket Club for the use of its facilities.

Special thanks are further extended to Lieutenant Colonel Bhageshwar Murli for his assistance and support toward the successful staging of the event.

Archery Guyana extends sincere appreciation to all clubs, athletes, officials, and volunteers whose efforts ensured the successful staging of the event.


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