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

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.

Archery Guyana Athletes bring Home 44 Medals – 22 Gold, 12 Silver, 10 Bronze in a Record-Breaking Performance in Trinidad.

The Golden Arrowhead soared high in Trinidad and Tobago at the 2025 Caribbean Development Championships (CDC), where Team Guyana delivered an exceptional display of talent, precision, and teamwork amassing an incredible 44 medals across individual, doubles, and mixed team events in the annual archery tournament.

This outstanding performance at the 7th CDC, firmly establishes Guyana as a regional powerhouse in the sport of Archery, with Guyanese athletes excelling across multiple divisions, bow types and classes from beginners to senior categories. Guyana fielded 31 Athletes of the 262 total archers hailing from 11 countries, together with 11 Officials including parents and other athlete support personnel.

Guyana’s Medal Summary

![](/images/uploads/team-guyana-excels-at-archery-caribbean-development-championships-2025-1.png "Guyana’s Medal Summary")

Individual Standouts

Guyana’s archers showed their strong form and delivered quality performances across all bow categories. Shooting the Individual Qualification round on 24 October 2025 at the Marvin Lee Stadium, our archer not only managed to out rank many in their categories, some were able to crush standing records once again leaving their names etched in the World Archery Americas Tournament as others did before them.

Our Gold medal champions were:

* Ravish Singh – Compound Beginner Under 15 Men
* Brandon Cummings – Barebow Beginner Under 15 Men
* Samiyyah La Cruez – Barebow Beginner Under 15 Women
* Nolan Gray – Barebow Beginner Senior Men
* Suzanne Affonso – Barebow Beginner Senior Women
* Saifullah Gani – Recurve Developmental Under 18/21 Men
* Mehandra Chatargum – Barebow Developmental Senior Men/Women
* Jeewanram Persaud – Recurve Amateur Senior Men
* Julie-Ann Williams – Recurve Amateur Senior Women
* Teemahall Lall – Barebow Amateur Senior Men

Doubles & Mixed Team Success

Guyana also showcased its collaborative strength through multiple podium finishes in doubles and mixed-team events, often pairing successfully with athletes from other Caribbean nations, a true embodiment of regional unity in sport.

Among the team events, Guyanese athletes who won Gold medals:

* Keziah Archer & Daniel Cox - Recurve Beginners Under 15 Men Doubles
* Suzanne Affonso & Eslyne Gomes - Barebow Beginners Senior Women Doubles
* Nolan Gray & Trevaughn Waldron - Barebow Beginners Senior Men Doubles
* Samiyyah La Cruez & Brandon Cummings - Barebow Beginners Under 15 Mixed Team
* Julie-Ann Williams & Jeewanram Persaud - Recurve Amateur Senior Mixed Team
* Saifullah Gani (Guy) & Divya Jiandani (VIN) - Recurve Developmental Under 18/21 Mixed Team

The team’s remarkable performance was expertly guided by Team Manager and Head Coach Mr. Ryan McKinnon, a World Archery Level 2 Certified Coach. His leadership both on and off the field played a pivotal role in maintaining focus, team discipline, fostering unity among the team, and ensuring that every archer was mentally and technically prepared for competition.

President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, expressed immense pride in the team’s historic results: “This is a monumental moment for Archery Guyana Inc and for our nation. Our athletes have shown remarkable discipline, resilience, and unity, both on and off the field. To see so many Guyanese archers standing on the podium, including our youth, truly reflects the success of our developmental pathway and the dedication of our coaches and officials.”

She extended heartfelt thanks to the Guyana Olympic Association, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, National Sports Commission, and sponsors including Guyana Beverages Inc., Massy Gas Products Inc., and other partners such as the Guyana Police Force, GRA Customs, and our athlete support personnel whose continued support made the team’s participation and success possible.

The Caribbean Development Championships, run by Continental Judges of World Archery Americas, is the region’s premier developmental tournament, bringing together archers from across the Caribbean, Latin America and South America to foster high-level competition and cultural exchange in this teaching tournament. The tournament was officially handed over to Archery Guyana for the 2026 instalment by the Trinidad and Tobago Archery Federation. President of the TTAF, Mr. Hasmat Ali in the handover to Archery Guyana’s Assistant Secretary Mr. Ryan McKinnon wished the Guyana Federation all success in hosting the 2026 tournament in Guyana.

Guyana’s remarkable 44-medal finish of the 2025 event along with our athletes continuing to shoot several record breaking scores in Caribbean archery establishes strong foothold in the sport in our region. This reflects the functioning of the country’s investment in youth development, training, coaching, officiating and all-inclusive growth under the Federation: Archery Guyana’s strategic plan.

Table of all Guyanese medalists

![](/images/uploads/team-guyana-excels-at-archery-caribbean-development-championships-2025-2.jpg "Table of all Guyanese medalists")


Team Guyana Excels at Archery Caribbean Development Championships 2025

Archery Guyana Inc. successfully concluded Part II of its Wellness and Nutrition Seminar on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the National Racquet Centre, Woolford Avenue, bringing together athletes, coaches, and club representatives from across the archery community for another dynamic and engaging morning focused on athlete well-being and high-performance preparation.

The part 2 seminar formed part of the Federation’s continuing effort to strengthen the holistic development of its athletes, highlighting the importance of proper nutrition, injury prevention, physical conditioning, and recovery as essential components of elite sporting performance.

Archery Guyana extended sincere appreciation to Dr. Ariane Mangar, Director of Rehabilitation, and the Guyana Physiotherapists Association for their collaboration and support in delivering the programme. The Federation also expressed gratitude to workshop facilitators Ms. Vanessa Wickham and Ms. Aretha Legall, whose practical presentations and interactive discussions provided athletes with valuable insights into maintaining optimal physical health and performance readiness.

Participants explored topics ranging from physical conditioning and injury management to the role of nutrition and recovery in sustaining high-level performance. The sessions emphasised that modern competitive archery requires far more than technical skill.... it demands a structured and disciplined approach to overall athlete wellness.

Speaking during the Seminar, Archery Guyana’s Head Coach Ryan McKinnon emphasised that meaningful improvement in archery is not achieved simply by increasing the number of arrows shot during practice. Instead, athletes must focus on intentional training, combining technical practice with physical care, conditioning, and mental discipline in order to consistently execute the precise technique required in competitive archery.

An important initiative also emerged from discussions during the seminar. National Federation President Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon announced that Archery Guyana is currently working with Dr. Ariane Mangar and the Ministry of Health to organise a vision screening opportunity for archers.

Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon opined that given that archery relies heavily on accurate vision, focus, and depth perception, the Federation is exploring arrangements for a Saturday morning screening session where athletes will be able to receive basic eye examinations. For archers who may require corrective lenses, there may also be access to vouchers through a Ministry programme to assist with obtaining glasses.

Clubs have been asked to submit the names and contact information of interested archers so that numbers can be compiled and arrangements finalised in collaboration with the Ministry.

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana also expressed appreciation to its corporate partners who supported the event. Thanks were extended to the Massy Distribution Guyana Inc. for providing Soldanza snacks and healthy Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey granola bars for participants, and to Guyana Beverages Inc. for supplying Oasis Water and Altitude, helping to keep athletes refreshed throughout the session. Thanks were also expressed to Director of Sport Mr. Steve Ninvalle and the National Sports Commission for use of the Facility.

The seminar concluded with group photographs featuring participants from the various clubs represented, reflecting the strong sense of community and shared commitment to raising the standard of archery in Guyana.

The Wellness and Nutrition Seminar forms part of Archery Guyana’s broader strategy to develop well-rounded athletes capable of competing successfully at regional and international levels.

Through initiatives such as education workshops, athlete health programmes, and collaboration with professional partners in sports medicine and rehabilitation, the Federation continues to reinforce the message that elite performance begins with athlete health, discipline, and preparation.

As the Federation continues to expand its development programmes, Archery Guyana remains committed to ensuring that its athletes are supported not only technically, but also physically and mentally, as they pursue excellence in the sport.


Archery Guyana continues to strengthen Athlete Development Through Part II Wellness and Nutrition Seminar

Archery Guyana is proud to announce its participation in the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026, where two promising young athletes will represent the Golden Arrowhead in the sport of archery.

Guyana will be represented by Brandon Cummings in the Individual Recurve category and Ravish Singh in the Individual Compound category. Both athletes have been engaged in an intensive training programme under the guidance of World Archery Level 2 Certified Coach Ryan McKinnon, who will accompany the athletes to Panama to provide technical support and mentorship throughout the Games.

The archery competition is scheduled for April 15–18, 2026, and will be held at the Estadio de Tiro con Arco at the Ciudad Deportiva Irving Saladino in Panama City. 

The Games are expected to bring together more than 1,500 athletes from 15 National Olympic Committees of the Organización Deportiva Suramericana (ODESUR), representing countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Suriname, and host nation Panama, among others.  These Games serve as a major multi-sport platform for the region’s emerging athletes and promote excellence, friendship, and the Olympic spirit.

In preparation for the event, Cummings and Singh have been undertaking focused training sessions aimed at sharpening their technical execution, mental focus, and competition readiness. Their preparation reflects Archery Guyana’s continued commitment to developing athletes capable of competing at the highest regional and international levels.

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana also wishes to express its sincere appreciation to President Godfrey Munroe and the Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association for their support in facilitating the country’s participation in these Games. The Association looks forward to travelling alongside the other disciplines that will represent Guyana and proudly showcasing the nation’s talent on the international stage.

Logistical preparations for the delegation are currently being coordinated with Chef-de-Mission Ms. Carolyn Garraway, as final arrangements are made to ensure the athletes are well supported throughout the competition.

Archery Guyana extends its best wishes to Brandon Cummings and Ravish Singh as they prepare to compete and represent Guyana with pride in Panama.


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