
Archery Guyana on October 14, 2025, received meaningful corporate support as Massy Gas Products (Guyana) Ltd. proudly joined hands with the national federation to assist its participation in the upcoming 7th Caribbean Development Championships (CDC), scheduled to take place in Trinidad and Tobago from October 22–28, 2025.

 Massy Gas Products (Guyana) Ltd has been serving Guyana for over 77 (seventy-seven) years as the leading distributor of Industrial, Medical and Liquified Petroleum Gases (LPG) in Guyana.


At a simple handover ceremony held at the company’s Head Office, Old Road, Eccles, East Bank Demerara, Mr. Afzal Karim, Assistant Vice President, Finance and Administration, presented a cheque to Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, President of Archery Guyana. The sponsorship from Massy Gas Products will go directly towards procuring uniformed team shirts for the Guyanese contingent, ensuring that athletes and officials proudly represent the nation in standardised national apparel during the regional event.


Guyana will field a delegation of thirty-one (31) athletes and eleven (11) officials, competing across the Recurve, Compound, and Barebow disciplines in the Beginner, Developmental, and Amateur categories, comprising athletes and officials from some of the affiliated archery clubs forming one of the largest teams ever fielded by Archery Guyana for an international competition.


Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon expressed deep appreciation on behalf of Archery Guyana, noting that the generous contribution will enhance the team’s sense of national pride and unity. She opined “This partnership with Massy Gas Products helps strengthen our efforts to build capacity, expand access to archery across Guyana, and present our athletes in a manner that reflects professionalism and national pride,” she remarked. “We are sincerely grateful for Massy Gas Products' support as we prepare to represent Guyana on the regional stage.”


In making the presentation, Mr. Karim commended Archery Guyana for its continued progress, noting Guyana’s recent participation at the Junior Panamerican Youth Championships. “Massy Gas Products is pleased to support Archery Guyana’s participation in the Caribbean Development Championships,” he said. “We are proud to contribute to initiatives that promote discipline, teamwork, and excellence,  qualities that resonate deeply with our company’s values.”


Archery Guyana extends heartfelt thanks to the management team and the Board of Directors of Massy Gas Products (Guyana) Ltd. for its valued partnership and unwavering support in advancing the Federation’s mission and helping showcase Guyana’s sporting talent at the regional level.


Massy Gas Products Supports Archery Guyana’s Participation in the upcoming Caribbean Development Championships

Archery Guyana is proud to announce that its President, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, has been elected to serve on the Gender Equity and Inclusion Committee of World Archery at the 56th World Archery Congress held in Gwangju, Korea. This milestone coincided with the election of Greg Easton (USA) as the new President of World Archery, succeeding Prof. Dr. Ugur Erdener after two decades of transformative leadership.

Vidushi’s election is a historic achievement for Guyana, marking the first time the nation has secured a seat on one of World Archery’s permanent governance committees. The Gender Equity and Inclusion Committee plays a critical role in shaping international policies to ensure fairness, diversity, and equal opportunity across the sport.

“This moment is a proud one for Guyana,” said Persaud-McKinnon. “As World Archery enters a new era under President Greg Easton, I am honoured to contribute to advancing inclusion and equity worldwide. It is a privilege to represent Guyana, the Caribbean and the Americas on the international stage, ensuring that voices from small nations are part of the global conversation.”

Easton’s election continues a legacy of leadership within the sport, as he is the son of former president James Easton. His decisive win underscores the confidence the global archery community has placed in his vision for the future. His presidency and the strengthened representation of women and small nations like Guyana signal a new era of governance that embraces excellence, inclusivity, and global reach.

With this achievement, Archery Guyana reinforces its commitment to inclusivity, youth development, and international representation. Vidushi’s appointment ensures that Guyana will not only participate but also help shape the global direction of archery, while Easton’s presidency ushers in renewed vision and leadership at the helm of World Archery.


Guyana’s Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon Elected to World Archery Gender Equity and Inclusion Committee as Greg Easton Assumes Presidency

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Notice of Annual General Meeting 2025

A Landmark Achievement for Archery and Sport in Guyana

A Historic First for the Nation – Official Mascot “Kai the Keen-eyed Kiskadee” Unveiled

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana is proud to announce that Guyana has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Caribbean Development Archery Championships (CDC), a proud and historic milestone for the nation’s sporting landscape.

There are 32 member federations under the umbrella of World Archery Americas. However, only a subset of these were eligible to vote in the selection process for the CDC 2026 host: specifically, those English-speaking Caribbean federations that have participated in the CDC in the last three years or are English-speaking countries but have not yet competed.

Following a competitive bid process between Guyana and Jamaica, Mr. Sergio Font, Secretary-General of World Archery Americas confirmed that following the vote, Guyana has been awarded the hosting rights for the upcoming Championship.

This success follows Archery Guyana’s recent readiness exercise at the Leonora Track and Field Facility, where the federation hosted its 2025 Outdoor National Championships where the Federation demonstrated its growing capability and infrastructure to support high-level competition. 

President of the Federation, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon stated: “We are humbled and honoured by this opportunity to host the 2026 Caribbean Development Archery Championships. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Archery Guyana, we express our deepest thanks to our regional colleagues for their support and trust. This moment belongs to all of Guyana, and we now look forward to working with stakeholders at every level to ensure an unforgettable and world-class event.”

To celebrate this momentous occasion, Archery Guyana is also proud to unveil the official mascot for 2026 Championships: “Kai the Keen-eyed Kiskadee”.

A vibrant embodiment of Guyanese identity, Kai is a Kiskadee, a bird common to all parts of Guyana, widely recognised and admired across the country. Named in homage to Kaieteur Falls, one of the most iconic and powerful waterfalls in the world, a symbol of Guyana’s natural beauty and strength, Kai brings charm, focus, and vibrant energy to our proposed hosting.

Kai’s eyes are large, animated, and focused, symbolising the discipline and precision of archery.

“Kai reflects the spirit of the Championships, bold, keen, and unmistakably Guyanese” said local designer, Mr. Nicholas Hing.

With this exciting opportunity ahead, Archery Guyana extends an open call to all archers, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and proud Guyanese to come on board and help make the 2026 Championships a bold statement of what Guyana can offer to the region and the world.

Let’s unite to deliver a warm Guyanese welcome to the Caribbean and Americas....... with Kai leading the way!

Email: archeryguyana@gmail.com[](archeryguyana@gmail.com) for more information.


Guyana to Host the 2026 Caribbean Development Archery Championships

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


The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana is proud to announce that Lucas Chung and Karin Toppin, together with Coach Jeewanram Persaud, have been selected to participate in a prestigious High-Performance Training Camp in Asunción, Paraguay from August 2-6, 2025, ahead of Guyana’s historic debut in Archery at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games.

This exciting opportunity comes as a result of the activation of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Guyana Olympic Association (G.O.A.) and the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, which provided for the participation of one male athlete, one female athlete, and one coach in the training camp.

The selection was based on the winners and rankings from the 2024 Recurve Category competitions, ensuring that athletes were chosen on merit and recent performance. The female spot was initially offered to Roshini Boodhoo, the highest-ranked female recurve archer from 2024, who unfortunately had to decline due to personal reasons. The opportunity was then extended to second-ranked female recurve archer from 2024 Karin Toppin, who graciously accepted and will benefit from the full training experience.

Following the conclusion of the training camp, Karin Toppin will return to Guyana, while Lucas Chung and Coach Jeewanram Persaud will remain in Asuncion, Paraguay to represent Guyana in archery at the Junior Pan Am Games - a historic first for our country.

All associated costs, including airfare, internal transportation, accommodation, meals, and training, are fully covered under this international collaboration. Participants will receive:

* International air transportation
* Internal transfers to training venues
* Accommodation at the Olympic Park Hotel
* Full board (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner)
* Access to Olympic-standard training facilities
* Use of the Olympic Gymnasium and SND High-Performance Gym
* Support from a dedicated sports science department
* Structured training programmes with international coaches

This marks a proud and exciting moment for the Federation and the nation, as Guyana steps confidently into the Junior Pan American archery arena for the very first time.

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana extends its sincere appreciation and thanks to President Godfrey Munroe and the Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association for their leadership and continued commitment to athlete development. Their efforts in establishing and operationalising this MoU have directly contributed to expanding international opportunities for Guyana’s athletes.


Archery Guyana Athletes Selected for High-Performance Training Camp in Paraguay Ahead of Historic Junior Pan Am Games Debut

Last weekend, July 12–13, 2025, at the Leonora National Track & Field Centre marked a landmark event for Archery Guyana. Under brilliant skies and despite passing showers that added aesthetic drama, 40 dedicated archers competed fiercely across Recurve, Compound, and Barebow divisions. The Championships doubled as both a national ranking event and a marquee audition for future high-performance squads and international representation.

A lot of firsts were achieved for the Federation, for example, for the first time, the Federation hosted the 70m Olympic-standard shooting distances and a Team competition. Together, the high-level officials, Archery Judges, international targets and IANSEO scoring brought an international atmosphere. Day One featured qualification rounds, followed by the Elimination and Medal Finals on Day Two.

For the Opening Day remarks, President of the Federation, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon set the tone, emphasising discipline, sportsmanship, and national pride. She reminded athletes, “Each arrow you shoot is a testament to your dedication… this is the proving ground for excellence.” She also acknowledged sponsors, field crew, judges, and introduced the officials as the Director of Shooting, Mr. Umasankar Madray, and Chairman of Judges, Ryan McKinnon.

Over the weekend, the Athletes proved their mettle in brief showers, showcasing discipline akin to global standards. There was diverse participation: Across men’s, women’s, and mixed divisions, veteran amateurs, developing talents, and beginners delivered performances that reflected Guyana’s growing depth in archery. The Nationals attracted independent archers from across Guyana and representatives from various clubs including QC Archers, The Archery Guild, Pro Archers, Bow Nation and Golden League Archery.

**Medallists**

Recurve Beginner Senior Men

* Gold - JOAO Christopher
* Silver - PAUL Tyreck 
* Bronze - ALBERT Dwain

Recurve Developmental Senior Men

* Gold - RODRIGUES Courtlee
* Silver -  DUNCAN Sean
* Bronze -  GANI Saifullah

Recurve Amateur Senior Men

* Gold - CHATARGUM Mehandra
* Silver -  CHUNG Lucas
* Bronze - GANI Faraad

Recurve Amateur Senior Women

* Gold - TOPPIN Karin
* Silver -  BOODHOO Roshini
* Bronze - WILLIAMS Julie-Ann

Compound Beginner Senior Men

* Gold - MANGRA Anand
* Silver -  TOPPIN Errol
* Bronze - SINGH Sohail

Barebow Beginner Senior Men/Women Combined

* Gold - GRAY Nolan
* Silver -  WALDRON Trevaughn
* Bronze - GOMES Eslyne

Barebow Beginner Under 21 Men

* Gold - CUMMINGS Brandon
* Silver -  FREDERICKS Nathan
* Bronze - COOBLALL Christopher

Barebow Beginner Under 21 Women

* Gold - LA CRUEZ Samiyyah
* Silver -  DANIELS Imani
* Bronze - CHUNILALL Emma

Barebow Developmental Senior Women

* Gold - GANI Fatima
* Silver -  PERSAUD Juanita
* Bronze - RAMNARAINE Melesa

Barebow Amateur Senior Men

* Gold - DOOKIE Richard
* Silver -  LALL Teemahall
* Bronze - PERCIVAL Jaza

Recurve Amateur Mixed Team

* Gold - BOODHOO Roshini, PERSAUD Jeewanram
* Silver -TOPPIN, Karin, CHATARGUM Mehandra
* Bronze - WILLIAMS Julie-Ann, CHUNG Lucas



The Championships were officiated with the highest standards:

Chairman: National Judge Ryan McKinnon

Judges: Continental & National Judge Gamal Mohamed, Judge Robert Singh, and President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon

Scoring Team: IANSEO officials: Idrees Shakeem and Anoopa Ramdial ensured seamless, transparent scoring in real time.



Special thanks to:

Guyana Beverages Inc. – Oasis Water (official hydration partner)

Dr. Shannon DaSilva of Da Silva's Optical, Mrs. Alana King of Toucan Distributors, El Dorado Security Services, Mr. Halim Khan, and Medina Halaal Restaurant.

Director of Sport Mr. Steve Ninvalle, National Sports Commission and Hon. Minister Charles Ramson

President Persaud-McKinnon closed the event with heartfelt thanks: “From the first qualifying arrow to the final medal shot, your dedication has inspired us. Let us carry this momentum forward to upcoming regional and international competitions.”

Athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and sponsors received well-deserved kudos. Results have been integrated into the national ranking system. Archery Guyana is preparing for next-level competitions, leveraging the strong foundation built this weekend.


2025 National Outdoor Archery Championship

The National Federation is pleased to announce the staging of the National Outdoor Archery Championship 2025, set for July 12–13, 2025, at the Leonora National Track and Field Centre.

This annual tournament represents the pinnacle of local outdoor target archery competition and brings together the nation's best and emerging archers across divisions and age categories. Spanning two intense days of qualification and elimination rounds, the Championship will feature disciplines in Recurve, Compound, and Barebow, across Men, Women, Under-21 Men and Under-21 Women classes.



Event Schedule:

Day 1 – Saturday, July 12: Qualification Rounds (9:00am to 5:00 pm)

Day 2 – Sunday, July 13: Elimination and Final Rounds (9:00am to 5:00 pm)



Competition Categories:

Athletes will compete across three groups: Beginners, Developmental and Amateur

Shooting distances will vary by group and equipment class, ranging from 30M to 70M, with target face sizes adjusted accordingly. Notably, all Recurve Amateur archers will shoot at 70M using a 122cm target face which is the Olympic standard.

To uphold the integrity of rankings and competition progression, athletes who have medaled or excelled at a lower class are mandated to compete at the next higher class. This step-wise approach supports skill development and encourages athletes to grow within the sport.



National Ranking and Team Selection;

Performances at this championship will be recorded in Archery Guyana’s National Ranking System and will contribute toward selection for high-level training squads and future national team consideration. Athletes must also comply with sport integrity standards including WADA, RADO, and NADO requirements.



Format of Play:

Qualification Round: 72 arrows shot in 12 ends

Elimination Rounds:

Recurve & Barebow: Set system (first to 6 points)

Compound: Cumulative score (max 150 points over 5 ends)



Team Events;

Only registered clubs may participate in team rounds. Team categories include:

Men’s Teams (3 same bow type)

Women’s Teams (3 same bow type)

Mixed Teams (1 male, 1 female, same bow type)

Teams must confirm their roster within 15 minutes of seeding announcement.



President of Archery Guyana, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon stated; “We are proud to deliver another nationally significant event that embodies our mission of sporting excellence and athlete development. The organising team is all set—the field crew, certified national judges, and our IANSEO scoring officials are in position and ready. I invite all archers across the length and breath of Guyana to take this opportunity to test their skill, grow in competition, and enjoy the camaraderie that archery uniquely offers.”

Archery Guyana extends sincere appreciation to Director of Sport, Mr. Steve Ninvalle, and the National Sports Commission for their unwavering support and partnership in advancing the sport of archery across Guyana. The Board also expressed thanks to Honourable Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Minister Charles Ramson, for his support and permission to use the Prestigious Leonora Track and Field Centre. Thanks are also expressed to CEO Mr. Samuel Arjoon of Guyana Beverages Inc. and Oasis Water as the official beverage sponsor.

The Board of Directors also wish to acknowledge the support from Dr. Shannon DaSilva of DaSilva's Optical, Mrs. Alana King and Management of Toucan Distributors and the Management of El Dorado Security Service for their contribution towards procurement of the targets.

Archery Guyana encourages all eligible archers, clubs, and supporters to participate or attend this exciting national event, which continues to raise the bar for competitive archery in Guyana.

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Two Days of Competition, Precision and National Ranking Opportunities at Leonora


Archery Guyana is proud to announce that we have officially accepted the position allocated to Guyana by the Confederación Panamericana de Tiro con Arco (World Archery Americas) for participation in the Recurve Men Category at the Pan American Junior Games to be held in Asuncion, Paraguay.


This exciting opportunity marks Guyana's first-ever participation in the Junior Pan American Games for archery, a historic milestone for our Federation and country.


Our young athlete Lucas Chung, together with Assistant National Coach Mr. Jeewanram Persaud, continues dedicated training in preparation for this prestigious event.


On behalf of the Federation, President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon expressed: “This is an incredible moment for Archery Guyana. To be represented on such a significant international stage for the first time at the Junior Pan American level is a testament to the hard work and vision of our entire team over the years. We are immensely proud of Lucas and Coach Jeewanram and stand in full support of their journey to Asuncion. We’ve come a long way.... and this is only the beginning!


We extend our sincere appreciation to World Archery Americas and the Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association for their support in making this possible. Let us rally behind our athlete as he proudly carries our flag to Paraguay!


All Roads Lead to Asuncion, Paraguay


Archery Guyana proudly celebrates the continued international representation and excellence of its World Archery Americas' certified Continental Judges, who are serving with distinction at major events across the globe in 2025.

Mr. Robert Singh recently officiated at the South American Open Championships held in Medellín, Colombia from May 20–25, 2025, after the event was relocated from its original venue in Peru. His presence at this prestigious championship further underscores Guyana’s growing footprint in regional and international archery governance.

World Archery Americas recognises Continental Judges as officials who have successfully completed specialised certification, and who consistently demonstrate technical proficiency, neutrality, and adherence to World Archery standards across diverse formats, from para archery to elite continental championships.

President of Archery Guyana, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, offered high praise for the judges, stating: “It fills us with immense pride to see our Continental Judges actively contributing on the international stage. Robert, Nicholas, and Mohamed exemplify the values of fairness, integrity, and excellence that are the bedrock of World Archery. Their appointments reflect not only their personal commitment but also Archery Guyana’s strategic investment in technical human resource development. We salute their service and look forward to their continued contributions as ambassadors of Guyanese archery.”

As Archery Guyana continues to nurture both athletes and officials, these appointments signal a broader vision of integrating Guyana into the heart of international archery, not just through performance, but also through meaningful leadership and stewardship of the sport’s rules and values.

Currently on assignment, Mr. Nicholas Hing is in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where he is serving as a judge at the Central American and Caribbean Games Qualifier, taking place from June 16–22, 2025. Mr. Hing continues to earn commendation for his experience and dedication on the archery range.
Meanwhile, Mr. Mohamed Khan has been selected as an alternate judge for the Para World Ranking Event to be held in Chicago, USA from August 27–31, 2025. His confirmation to the judging panel for the Caribbean Development Championships in Trinidad & Tobago, from October 22–26, 2025, affirms his rising trajectory as a respected judge within the Americas region.

![Mr. Nicholas Hing doing an equipment check in Santo Domingo](/images/uploads/guyanas-continental-judges-fly-the-flag-proudly-at-international-archery-events-2.jpg "Mr. Nicholas Hing doing an equipment check in Santo Domingo")


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