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Archery Guyana Inc. is pleased to announce that Guyana will host a National Judge Seminar from October 26–28, 2026, immediately following the Inaugural 2026 Caribbean Archery Championships and 8th Caribbean Developmental Championships, which will take place at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, from October 22–25.

The seminar forms part of a broader effort to strengthen the technical capacity of archery in Guyana, ensuring that the experience and exposure generated by hosting an international championship are matched by investment in the people responsible for upholding the sport’s standards.

The programme is being facilitated with the support of the Olympic Movement, including Olympic Solidarity, and reflects the importance of technical education and capacity building in the continued development of sport.

The seminar will be facilitated by Randall D. Jones of Canada, a Continental Judge with World Archery Americas, a member of its Constitution and Rules Committee, and Technical Editor for the World Archery Constitution and Rules Committee. He is also a retired World Archery International Judge.

Mr. Jones will guide participants through the principles, rules and procedures governing archery competitions, using seminar materials, case studies and practical examples to strengthen their understanding of the responsibilities of a judge.

The programme will draw on the World Archery Rulebooks, the Judges’ Guidebook and the National Judge Manual. Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of competition procedures, equipment requirements, scoring, safety and the consistent application of the rules.

Judges play a critical role in archery, ensuring that competitions are conducted fairly, safely and in accordance with the applicable rules. Developing knowledgeable and competent technical officials is therefore essential to maintaining the integrity of the sport and supporting the growth of competitive archery at national and regional levels.

The timing of the seminar is particularly significant. Following four days of international competition in Guyana, the seminar will provide a further opportunity to strengthen the country’s technical expertise and contribute to the long-term development of archery.

The championships and the seminar represent complementary investments: one brings athletes and officials together through international competition, while the other develops the knowledge and skills required to support future competitions.

President of Archery Guyana Inc., Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, welcomed the opportunity to expand the country’s technical capacity. “Hosting an international championship is an important milestone, but the true value of such an opportunity lies in what we build from it. By bringing international competition and technical education together, we are investing not only in the event itself, but also in the people who will help sustain the growth of archery in Guyana for years to come.

“Our judges are essential to ensuring that our competitions are safe, fair and conducted to the appropriate standards. This seminar provides an important opportunity for our participants to strengthen their knowledge and contribute more meaningfully to the development of the sport.”

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Godfrey Munroe, President of the Guyana Olympic Association, and the GOA Executive Committee for their support in facilitating opportunities that strengthen the technical and institutional capacity of sport in Guyana.

The Federation also acknowledges World Archery Americas and Olympic Solidarity for their contribution to sport development and the advancement of technical education within the Olympic Movement.

Their support helps create opportunities for national federations to develop the people, systems and expertise needed to deliver sport more effectively and sustainably.

Archery Guyana remains committed to strengthening its coaching and officiating structures, expanding opportunities for participation, and ensuring that the continued growth of archery in Guyana is supported by competent personnel and sound technical standards.


Guyana to Host National Archery Judge Seminar Following International Championships

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana Inc. is pleased to announce that Guyana will host a World Archery Level 2 Coaching Course from October 26–30, 2026, to be held at the Olympic House, Liliendaal, East Coast demerara.

The continental coaching development programme is being delivered in collaboration with World Archery Americas, with support through Olympic Solidarity, and provides an important development opportunity for National Federations within the Americas.

The course comes immediately on the heels of the 2026 Caribbean Archery Championships and 8th Caribbean Developmental Championships, which will be hosted by Guyana from October 22–25 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. 

The back-to-back international competition and coach education programmes represent a significant investment in the continued development of archery in Guyana. While the championships will provide athletes and officials with an international competition platform, the Level 2 course will focus on strengthening the technical capacity of coaches who will support the next generation of Guyanese archers.

World Archery identifies coach education as a key component of athlete development. Its Level 2 coaching programme addresses intermediate coaching skills, including advanced technique, equipment study and tuning, biomechanics and psychology. 

The participants will join a structured programme designed to enhance their coaching knowledge and practical skills and to strengthen the coaching pathway available to athletes in Guyana. Leading the course will be WA Certified Coach Trainer Mrs. Ludys Tejada together with Assistant Trainer and Guyana's Level 2 Coach Mr. Ryan McKinnon.

Archery Guyana's President, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, welcomed the opportunity, noting that the timing of the programme creates a unique continuum from international competition to technical development. “It is particularly meaningful that immediately after Guyana hosts an international archery championship, we will welcome a continental-level coaching development programme. We are not simply bringing an event to Guyana; we are using the opportunity to build capacity that will remain long after the medals have been awarded.”

Archery Guyana extends its appreciation to Mr. Godfrey Munroe, President of the Guyana Olympic Association, and the Executive Committee of the GOA for their support of this important development initiative.

The Federation also acknowledges World Archery Americas and Olympic Solidarity for their continued commitment to strengthening sport development through education and capacity building. Olympic Solidarity supports development projects through National Olympic Committees, including programmes focused on coach education.


World Archery Level 2 Coaching Course to be Held in Guyana Following International Archery Championships

Guyanese archers have made a strong impression in the inaugural Caribbean Premier Archery League (CPAL), with 17 Guyanese archers participating and Guyana securing an impressive seven individual medals being three gold, two silver and two bronze.

The results represent a significant achievement for Guyanese archery and demonstrate the growing depth of talent across the country's senior and youth divisions.

The Caribbean Premier Archery League (CPAL) is a new permanent annual competition platform sanctioned by World Archery Americas (WAA). CPAL was specifically developed for the Caribbean, providing archers across the region with an opportunity to compete at a high, internationally recognised standard without the prohibitive cost associated with frequent cross-border travel. The league combines standardised World Archery competition formats, modern digital submission of results and certified national-level officiating, creating a verifiable and competitive league environment operating to the standards required for a WAA-sanctioned event.

For developing Caribbean archers, the league therefore provides an important pathway to gain meaningful competitive experience, measure their performances against athletes from across the region and prepare for larger regional and international competitions.

GUYANA'S SEVEN MEDALISTS

Guyana's medal-winning performances came across both the Barebow and Recurve divisions.

🥇 GOLD — Shianne Affonso-Simon Senior Women — Barebow

🥈 SILVER — Jo-Lee Zammet Senior Women — Barebow

🥉 BRONZE — Melesa Ramnaraine Senior Women — Barebow

The three results produced a particularly impressive Guyanese clean sweep of the Senior Women's Barebow podium, with all three medals going to Guyanese archers.

In the youth Recurve divisions:

🥇 GOLD — Lucas Chung Under-21 Men — Recurve

🥇 GOLD — Brandon Cummings Under-18 Men — Recurve

🥉 BRONZE — Saifullah Gani Under-18 Men — Recurve

🥈 SILVER — Fatima Gani Under-18 Women — Recurve



TOTAL: 7 MEDALS

3 GOLD • 2 SILVER • 2 BRONZE

According to the President of the National Federation Mrs Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, "The participation of 17 athletes across multiple clubs in our beautiful country reflects the breadth of Guyana's developing competitive archery programme. The results also provide further encouragement as Guyana prepares to welcome athletes from across the Caribbean and Americas for the inaugural Caribbean Archery Championships and the 8th Caribbean Developmental Championships, to be hosted at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, from October 22–25, 2026."

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana congratulates all 17 participating Guyanese athletes, the seven medalists, their coaches, clubs, families and supporters on their achievements and continues to encourage the development of archery at every level in Guyana.


Guyana Archers Capture Seven Medals in Inaugural Caribbean Premier Archery League

Archery Guyana is proud to welcome Nestlé CARCAM brands Orchard and Nature’s Heart as partners for the Inaugural Caribbean Archery Championships and 8th Caribbean Developmental Championships, happening October 22–25, 2026 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

With athletes, coaches and officials from 17 countries coming together, this landmark championship represents an exciting step forward for archery in Guyana and an opportunity to showcase our nation on the regional and international sporting stage.

Nature’s Heart brings its focus on wellbeing and better everyday choices, complementing our commitment to supporting athletes both on and beyond the competition field.

Orchard, a longstanding Caribbean brand, brings its strong connection to community and togetherness, supporting an event that unites athletes and nations through sport.

For Archery Guyana, the partnership complements the Federation's wider focus on athlete development and wellbeing.

Federation President Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon said: “Athletes spend countless hours training, competing and representing their respective countries. Supporting their development means looking beyond the competition field and recognising the importance of the overall athlete experience. Nature’s Heart brings a strong wellness message to this partnership, and we are very pleased to have them alongside us.”

Archery Guyana is grateful to Nestlé Orchard and Nature’s Heart for joining us on this championship journey and supporting the advancement of sport in Guyana.

The targets are set. The countdown is on. Guyana is ready!


Archery Guyana Welcomes Orchard & Nature’s Heart On Board

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

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

The Chinese Association of Guyana has thrown its support behind Archery Guyana as the Federation intensifies preparations to host the 2026 Caribbean Development Championships in Guyana this October.

The support was formally handed over at the Chinese Association of Guyana’s Brickdam office, with President of the Chinese Association of Guyana, Mr. Stephen Su, representing the Association.

The gesture comes at a critical stage in preparations for what promises to be one of the most significant international archery events to be hosted in Guyana. Archery Guyana is preparing to welcome athletes, coaches, judges and officials from across the Caribbean and the wider region for the October championships.

For Archery Guyana President Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, the support represents far more than a contribution to an upcoming sporting event. “Hosting an international championship is never the work of one federation alone. It requires a country, its institutions, businesses, communities and supporters to come together with a shared belief in what Guyana can achieve. We are deeply grateful to President Stephen Su and the Chinese Association of Guyana for recognising the importance of this championship and for standing with Archery Guyana at this important moment.”

She added that partnerships such as this demonstrate the increasingly important role of community and private-sector support in building sustainable sport.

The Chinese Association of Guyana has a longstanding presence in Guyana and has continued to contribute to national development and community initiatives. Under the leadership of President Stephen Su, the Association has also participated in partnerships aimed at strengthening cultural, social and economic engagement in Guyana.

The upcoming championships will provide Guyanese athletes with the opportunity to compete on home soil against regional competitors while giving the country the opportunity to demonstrate its capacity to host international sporting events to a high standard.

Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon stressed that every contribution towards the championships has a direct impact on the Federation's ability to deliver the event professionally. Archery Guyana extended its sincere appreciation to President Stephen Su and the Chinese Association of Guyana for their confidence in the Federation and for supporting the continued development of archery in Guyana.

The Federation also called on other members of the business community, civil society and the wider Guyanese community to join the growing circle of partners supporting the October championships.

“We are building something that belongs to Guyana,” Persaud-McKinnon said. “And we want Guyanese businesses, organisations and communities to see themselves as part of this story. When the first arrow is shot in October, it will represent not just the athletes on the shooting line, but everyone who helped us get there.”

President Stephen Su said the Chinese Association of Guyana was pleased to support Archery Guyana and its efforts to host the 2026 Caribbean Development Championships and the Inaugural Caribbean championships. “The Chinese Association of Guyana is proud to support Archery Guyana as Guyana prepares to welcome athletes and sporting representatives from across the Caribbean. International sporting events such as this are not only about competition; they are also opportunities to bring communities together, encourage our young people to participate in sport, and showcase Guyana to the region and the wider world. We believe that supporting initiatives like this is part of our responsibility as a community organisation, and we are pleased to play a small part in helping Guyana successfully host this important championship.”

He added: "We wish Archery Guyana every success with the October championships and hope that this partnership will encourage more organisations and businesses to come forward and support the continued development of sport in Guyana.”


Chinese Association of Guyana Backs Archery Guyana Ahead of Historic October Championships

Hello Friends,



Tomorrow, June 23rd, Archery Guyana proudly joins the World to celebrate Olympic Day 2025 under the theme: “Let’s Move?”

The International Olympic Committee has used its movement and their reach through sport to share the importance of movement, our Federation, Archery Guyana totally supports this concept.

In a world facing rising levels of inactivity and disconnection, movement - through sport, walking, or simply showing up is one of our greatest tools for unity, wellness, and joy.

We encourage you all to take a step, a stretch, a breath, a moment. Movement is your power. If you are gifted with tomorrow, double today’s effort and move with intention.

Let us recommit to:  Move for health, Move for connection and Move for each other.

All are invited to come out on Olympic Day, June 23, 2025 at 5:15pm to the Kingston Seawall with your exercise gear and bring a flag if you can. Let’s Move?



Warm regards,

Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon 

President, Archery Guyana


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