World Archery America's Gender Equity Committee wishes all participants in the upcoming Pan American Games 2023 all the best

Archery Guyana proudly announces the successful participation of its Results Manager, Mr. Saeed Karim, in the Advanced IANSEO Seminar hosted by World Archery Mexico, in collaboration with World Archery Americas, in Tlaxcala, Mexico, from July 20-21, 2026, immediately preceding the Pan American Archery Championships.

The prestigious seminar was conducted by Mr. Matteo Pisani, the inventor and one of the principal founders of the IANSEO results management system, the internationally recognised software used to manage scoring and results at World Archery events, Continental Championships, World Championships and the Olympic Games.

The programme brought together results managers from across the Americas, including representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Guyana, with the objective of preparing technical officials to competently manage results at World Ranking Events and other elite international competitions.

During the intensive two-day seminar, participants received advanced instruction on the operation of the IANSEO platform, including demonstrations of its sophisticated features, reviews of core functionality, and practical guidance on international standards for competition results management. Mr. Pisani also shared his extensive experience gained from managing results at Olympic Games, World Championships and other premiere international archery competitions, highlighting the mandatory technical requirements and global best practices expected at both national and international events.

Reflecting on the experience, Mr. Saeed Karim stated: "It was a great pleasure to learn directly from the inventor of IANSEO. I now have a much deeper understanding of the software and how we can continue improving the standard of results management in Guyana. The opportunity to immediately apply what I learned at a world-ranking event made the experience even more valuable."

Following the seminar, Mr. Karim remained in Tlaxcala as a volunteer member of the Results Team for the Pan American Archery Championships, where he gained invaluable practical experience managing live competition results at a World Ranking Event. His dedication and technical competence culminated in his appointment as a scorer for the championship finals, providing him with first-hand experience at one of the highest levels of international competition management.

Archery Guyana extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Matteo Pisani for sharing his exceptional expertise and to World Archery Mexico and World Archery Americas for organising and facilitating this outstanding educational opportunity.

![Saeed Karim and Matteo Pisani](/images/uploads/saeed-karim-and-matteo-pisani.jpg "saeed-karim-and-matteo-pisani")

The Federation also expresses its profound gratitude to Director of Sport, Mr. Steve Ninvalle, and the National Sports Commission of Guyana for their invaluable support in making Guyana's participation possible. Their continued investment in technical education and capacity building demonstrates a strong commitment to the development of sport beyond the field of play.

The knowledge, experience and international exposure gained through this seminar will directly strengthen Guyana's technical capabilities, enhance the delivery of national competitions, improve the quality and accuracy of results management, and contribute meaningfully to Archery Guyana's continued engagement within the continental archery community. Building highly trained technical officials is an essential component of developing a sustainable national archery programme and ensuring that Guyana remains aligned with international standards.

Archery Guyana remains committed to investing in the development of its athletes, coaches, judges and technical officials as it continues to build a modern, internationally recognised archery programme capable of hosting and participating in competitions of the highest standard.


Archery Guyana Strengthens Technical Capacity Through Advanced IANSEO Seminar in Mexico

Archery Guyana is proud to announce the official affiliation of Al Habibi's Archery Club (A.H.A.), marking another significant milestone in the Federation's continued mission to expand the sport throughout Guyana through strong, well-governed affiliated clubs.

The official handover of the Club's Certificate of Affiliation took place on July 1, 2026 during a modest ceremony, where President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, formally presented the Certificate of Affiliation to Mr. Jaza Percival, President and Head Coach of Al Habibi's Archery Club.

The affiliation follows the Club's successful completion of Archery Guyana's affiliation requirements and signifies its commitment to operating in accordance with the Constitution, policies, technical standards and values of the National Federation and World Archery.

Officially established on 18th May 2025, Al Habibi's Archery Club operates from the Samville Kuru Kururu Masjid, Kuru Kururu, Guyana, with the ability to conduct activities at other locations within the community approved by its Executive Committee. The Club's establishment represents an important expansion of organised archery along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway corridor and will provide greater opportunities for children, youth and adults in surrounding communities to participate in the sport.

The Club will be administered by the following Executive Committee:

President and Head Coach: Mr. Jaza Percival

Vice President: Mr. Shane Arinda

Secretary and Treasurer: Mrs. Lesa Waldron-Percival

These officers will oversee the governance, administration and development of the Club in accordance with its Constitution while working collaboratively with Archery Guyana to deliver programmes that reflect national and international best practices.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, President of Archery Guyana, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, welcomed the Club into the national archery family and emphasised the importance of affiliated clubs in achieving the Federation's long-term vision. "One of Archery Guyana's strategic priorities has always been to build the sport from the ground up by establishing strong, sustainable clubs throughout the country. Every affiliated club creates new opportunities for participation, develops future athletes and volunteers, and strengthens the foundation upon which national success is built. We are therefore delighted to welcome Al Habibi's Archery Club into the Archery Guyana family. Affiliation is much more than receiving a certificate.... it is a commitment to good governance, athlete welfare, safe sport, technical excellence and the values that define our Federation."

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana looks forward to working closely with Mr. Percival and his Executive Committee as they build a vibrant club that will introduce more Guyanese to archery and contribute meaningfully to the continued growth of our sport.

Receiving the Certificate of Affiliation on behalf of the Club, President and Head Coach, Mr. Jaza Percival, expressed his appreciation to Archery Guyana for its guidance and confidence throughout the affiliation process. "This is a proud day for Al Habibi's Archery Club and an exciting beginning for our members and community. We are honoured to join Archery Guyana in its mission to grow the sport throughout Guyana. Our vision is to provide a welcoming and disciplined environment where people of all ages can discover archery, develop their skills and enjoy its lifelong benefits. As a club rooted in the community, we also hope to encourage greater participation within the Islamic community while welcoming people of all backgrounds. We sincerely thank Archery Guyana for its support and look forward to contributing to the continued growth of archery in Guyana."


Archery Guyana Welcomes Al Habibi's Archery Club as Newest Affiliated Member

Archery Guyana Inc., the National Archery Federation of Guyana has represented the nation at the sport’s Continental General Assembly of World Archery Americas (WAA) in Tlaxcala, Mexico.

The General Assembly held on Monday 22nd June, 2026 was conducted by the continental organisation in charge of the promotion and development of archery in the Americas. The congress which is made up of 32 member associations along with 2 associate members has notably documented Guyana position in the sport and has acknowledged the country’s rapidly growing influence within the global archery community at this congress. The delegation in attendance were Archery Guyana President Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon and Executive Board Member Assistant Treasurer Mr. Saeed Karim.

The highlight of Guyana's participation was a presentation delivered by President Persaud-McKinnon focused on the South American nation’s position in promoting sport and sport tourism, by hosting the upcoming Inaugural Caribbean Archery Championship and the eight edition of the Caribbean Development Championships, both scheduled to be hosted at the prestigious Guyana National Stadium, Providence Guyana in October 2026.

The presentation generated considerable interest among member associations, with many countries expressing their intention to attend and support the two concurrent Archery Championship events.

Time was allocated for a special video message from the Director of Sport, Mr. Steve Ninvalle, who welcomed delegates to Guyana on behalf of the National Sports Commission, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, and the Government of Guyana. The message highlighted the Government’s commitment to sport, future development and regional cooperation within the nations of the Americas, which was warmly received by delegates.

President of World Archery, Mr. Greg Easton, was also in attendance at the congress, joining delegates from across North, Central and South America along with many nations from the Caribbean.

Taking the opportunity to further promote Guyana as a tourism hotspot and sport destination, the Archery Guyana delegation made presentations of promotional packages to members in attendance. Delegates received Explore Guyana magazines, pens, keyrings and samples of Guyanese honey. These items which were presented ensured that every delegation left with a memorable introduction to Guyana's culture, hospitality and tourism offerings.

As part of the main proceedings of the General Assembly, elections and constitutional business were conducted. Mr. Saeed Karim was appointed as one of the three scrutineers responsible for overseeing the processes, ensuring that the validity and values of the WAA Constitution were upheld.

Elections were held and delegates subsequently re-elected Maria Emma Gaviria as President of World Archery Americas. Following her re-election, she announced the appointment of Mr. Sergio Font as Secretary General for the next four-year term.

![Mr Saeed Karim and Mrs Vidushi Persaud Mckinnon with WAA Secretary General Font](/images/uploads/mr-saeed-karim-and-mrs-vidushi-persaud-mckinnon-with-waa-secretary-general-font.jpg "Mr Saeed Karim and Mrs Vidushi Persaud Mckinnon with WAA Secretary General Font")

The election of the Permanent Committees, Guyana’s Persaud-McKinnon secured the highest number of votes amongst candidates for the Gender Equity and Inclusion Committee and was duly elected to serve on that committee. The election of Archery Guyana’s President to this committee reflects the delegation's confidence placed in her leadership and commitment to fostering greater inclusion, participation and opportunity throughout the sport.

Additionally Archery Guyana Board Member, Assistant Secretary Ryan McKinnon was announced to be appointed to serve on the WAA Marketing Committee, strengthening Guyana's representation within the continental organisation.

Reflecting on the experience, President Persaud-McKinnon stated: "Attending my first World Archery Americas General Assembly in person was truly an incredible experience. I was extremely impressed by the professionalism displayed throughout the Congress and grateful for the opportunity to meet so many colleagues from across the continent with whom I had previously only communicated virtually. The Assembly provided an excellent platform for collaboration, learning and relationship-building that will undoubtedly benefit archery development in Guyana and throughout the Caribbean."

She further noted that the overwhelming support shown for Guyana's upcoming hosting of the Archery Championships events demonstrates the confidence that the international archery community has in Guyana's ability to administer and host high-quality competitions and development initiatives.

Archery Guyana extends sincere appreciation to the Guyana Tourism Authority and the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana for their generous support in making the Guyana promotional materials available. Additionally, the Federation also recognises with sincerity and appreciation, the Guyana Olympic Association and its executive for the strong support that is given to the Olympic sport of Archery, ultimately enabling the development of Archery throughout Guyana.

![Archery Guyana Presenting World Archery President Mr Greg Easton with Tokens from Guyana](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-presenting-world-archery-president-mr-greg-easton-with-tokens-from-guyana.jpg "Archery Guyana Presenting World Archery President Mr Greg Easton with Tokens from Guyana")

Archery Guyana wishes to express its sincere gratitude to Honourable Minister Charles Ramson and Honourable Minister Steven Jacobs, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission for their support of the Federation's international engagement and development programmes. The commitment of the Government of Guyana to sport development continues to create opportunities for Guyanese administrators, officials and athletes to contribute meaningfully on the national, regional and international stage.

The Federation also extends special thanks to World Archery Mexico and its President, Gabriel Ramos Rodríguez, for the excellent organisation and hospitality provided throughout the General Assembly and related activities in Tlaxcala.

Archery Guyana remains committed to its objectives, governance and further establishing the Olympic sport of Archery nationally, regionally and internationally. We look forward to welcoming our archery family from all the Americas to Guyana for the Caribbean Archery Championships and the Caribbean Development Championships in October 2026.

![The Caribbean NFs with WA President Greg Easton, WAA PResident Maria Emma and SG Font](/images/uploads/the-caribbean-nfs-with-wa-president-greg-easton-waa-president-maria-emma-and-sg-font.jpg "The Caribbean NFs with WA President Greg Easton, WAA PResident Maria Emma and SG Font")


Guyana Promoted As Archery Destination at World Archery Americas Congress in Mexico

Archery Guyana has once again demonstrated the growing strength and depth of local archery talent, securing an impressive fourteen (14) medals at the 2026 Caribbean Developmental Archery League (CDAL) Championships. The 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) which are scheduled to be hosted in Guyana at the Guyana National Stadium in October 2026..

Competing against archers from Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Bermuda, Jamaica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guyana concluded the championships with an outstanding haul of five (5) gold medals, five (5) silver medals and four (4) bronze medals.



The country's gold medal performances came from:

• Tularam Shiva - Gold Medal, Ex-Beginner Barebow Men (1370)

• Affonso-Simon Shianne - Gold Medal, Ex-Beginner Barebow Women (1358)

• Hoosain Arshad - Gold Medal, Beginner Barebow Men (1211)

• Zammet Jo-Lee - Gold Medal, Beginner Barebow Women (1255)

• Ross Ricky - Gold Medal, Beginner Compound Men (1284)



Guyana's silver medal winners were:

• Klass Joy - Silver Medal, Ex-Beginner Barebow Women (1330)

• Mathurine Saveion - Silver Medal, Beginner Barebow Men (1071)

• Simmons Alec - Silver Medal, Development Barebow Men (855)

• La Cruez Samiyyah - Silver Medal, Development Recurve Women (914)

• Singh Ravish - Silver Medal, Development Compound Men (1186)



Bronze medals were captured by:

• Hernandez Ezekiel - Bronze Medal, Ex-Beginner Barebow Men (1294)

• Chaturgum Neepa - Bronze Medal, Ex-Beginner Barebow Women (1330)

• Cooblall Christopher - Bronze Medal, Beginner Barebow Men (1019)

• Farley Jahleel - Bronze Medal, Development Compound Men (1123)



Several other Guyanese archers also delivered commendable performances and finished just outside medal positions, reflecting the increasing depth of talent being developed throughout the country.

The results underscore the effectiveness of Archery Guyana's athlete development pathway and grassroots programmes, which continue to introduce new participants to the sport while providing opportunities for progression at national and regional levels.

Federation's President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon opined "To secure fourteen medals across multiple categories is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the progress being made by our athletes and coaching team. We are particularly encouraged by the performances of our young and developing archers, who continue to demonstrate that Guyana has a bright future in the sport."

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 extends its gratitude to its coaches, officials, parents, club leaders and supporters whose continued commitment contribute significantly to the growth and success of archery throughout Guyana.


Archery Guyana Captures 14 Medals at 2026 Caribbean Developmental Archery League Championships

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.

On this International Women’s Day 2026, under the powerful theme “When we give, we gain,” the Women in Sport Committee of Archery Guyana proudly celebrates the strength, resilience and generosity of the women and girls who shape our sport and our nation.

Formed on 14 January 2026, the Women in Sport Committee was established to advance, support and promote the participation, safeguarding and leadership of women and girls in archery, in keeping with the policies, objectives and values of Archery Guyana. Though newly formed, our purpose is bold and clear: to create an environment where every female archer and contributor feels empowered, valued and inspired to excel.

This year’s theme reminds us that when women give their time, talent, mentorship and courage to sport, we all gain, stronger athletes, stronger families, stronger communities and a stronger federation. Everytime a female picks up a bow and draws her arrow, she is discovering her potential, words of encouragement shared between teammates, and all of the time volunteered behind the scenes to make this time possible, reflects this truth.

In the interest of strengthening women’s participation, interests and wellness, the Committee is proud to spotlight for International Women’s Day 2026, the voices of girls and women within our archery community. Based on their experiences, their advice serves as a beacon to other females: there is a place for you here. Whether you aspire to compete, coach, officiate, administer, or support from the sidelines, archery offers discipline, confidence, sisterhood and opportunity.

Under the stewardship of a strong and confident leader, Archery Guyana’s President, Ms. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, the Committee will soon undertake a comprehensive survey of all females involved in the sport, whether they are athletes, coaches, administrators or actively engaged family members. This initiative aims to better understand the experiences and challenges faced by women and girls in archery, and to use those insights to create meaningful opportunities, informed policies and supportive pathways for growth.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, we affirm our commitment to building a culture of respect, equity and excellence in archery. The Women in Sport Committee looks forward to implementing impactful initiatives throughout the year, this is only the beginning.

When we listen, we learn.
When we support, we strengthen.
When we give, we gain.



Happy International Women’s Day 2026.

Juanita Persaud,

Chair, Women in Sport Committee

Archery Guyana


International Women’s Day 2026 Message, Women in Sport Committee,  Archery Guyana

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

The National Archery Federation, Archery Guyana welcomes back home Youth U18 Archer Saifullah Gani and National Head Coach Ryan McKinnon from an International training camp held in San Salvador, El Salvador.

The duo successfully completed training in a Continental Youth Training Camp for Americas, held in Santa Tecla, El Salvador from November 1-8, 2025. The Training Camp was organised in collaboration with World Archery, World Archery Americas, the Archery Federation of El Salvador and was supported by Olympic Solidarity. It brought together young archers and their coaches from across the Americas for high-level training and advanced development in sport.

This prestigious training opportunity allowed them to work with world-class coaches, including Coach Derek Davis and Coach Filippo Clini. Hosted at the world class Jorge Jimenez Archery Range, youth recurve archers of the Americas born 2009 – 2011 were selected from a field of applicants fitting established criteria inclusive of having previously shot the mandatory minimum qualification (MQS) at an official competition.

Reflecting on the experience, Saifullah Gani shared:

"Going to the camp has helped me realise what I need to do to make myself a better archer. At the camp, I was able to absorb the knowledge of the amazing coaches, Coach Derek Davis, Coach Filippo Clini, and my coach Ryan McKinnon, thanks also for guiding me and accompanying me despite his busy schedule. I would like to thank Archery Guyana and World Archery for giving me this opportunity and for pushing other young archers like myself to grow in the sport of archery."

![](/images/uploads/guyanese-youth-archer-completes-world-archery-continental-training-camp-in-el-salvador-2.jpg "Saifullah Gani in El Salvador")

President of the El Salvador Archery federation, Mr. Roberto Hernández warmly welcomed the participants and facilitated the training sessions on the sprawling and well-kept Salvadoran Archery Range.

The camp included intensive physical pre shooting routines, technical training, strategic instruction, mental preparation techniques, practice qualification rounds, one arrow and team competitions under stress, all with the aim of preparing athletes for higher level continental and international competition.

According to Word Archery Certified Level 2 Coach Ryan McKinnon: “This camp reinstates my trust in Guyana’s Archery Federation training policy. From inception we have been focused on using techniques established by the World governing body (World Archery) to develop world class level coaches, athletes and certified instructors. I believe that reinventing the wheel on training is a huge waste of time and resources, especially since we have raw untainted talent with so many new people interested in archery as a sport. To be clear I’m not speaking here about recreational archers and those who want to shoot on some weekends for fun, the importance of those persons in the sport is recognised. The Federation has been bringing World Archery Officials to home soil to conduct certified training for Guyanese in comfort, using subsidised funding from our affiliates and partners. These trainers all bring techniques and concepts that are tested and proven at the highest levels such as World Championships and the Olympics. I am big on adopting what works globally, once done in a sequential manner with strong focus on safety and proper fundamentals Guyana will continue to do well in the sport. My interactions with a familiar face in Derek David together with working for the first time with Flippo Clini thanks to this camp has given me even deeper motivation, especially coming from the team successes in CDC 2025 Trinidad the previous week. Encampment ensured that we were able to do analysis and discuss coaching methods, one of the big topics I want to put out is, breaking of bad habits. I constantly observe our athletes struggling to grasp fundamental concepts because they experiment with what they see on YouTube videos and other ‘training’ videos readily available online. We agreed this is a detrimental habit which makes it difficult for us as coaches to assist them in advancing their personal best and limits elite level performances.  

One of the major takeaways from the camp for me is the benefit of a high training percentage allocated for mental training regardless of physical fitness. In my view this can hold true across all sports, Guyana needs more Guyanese professionals in this field to work with our sports personnel.

Saifullah has shown great capacity for learning and his determination to hone his  skill set for more consistency will no doubt make for his future success in Archery. This camp is truly a privilege for me, given the opportunity to attend and fly the Golden Arrowhead once again internationally, my gratitude to the organizers and all involved in making this possible.”

![](/images/uploads/guyanese-youth-archer-completes-world-archery-continental-training-camp-in-el-salvador-3.jpg "Ryan McKinnon Archery Coach in El Salvador")

Archery Guyana wishes to extend its gratitude to President Godfrey Munroe and the Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association for the opportunity to participate in this programme. This collaboration continues to support the growth of archery in Guyana and the development of young athletes on the international stage.

Archery Guyana congratulates Saifullah Gani and Coach Ryan McKinnon for representing Guyana with distinction and demonstrating the nation’s growing excellence in the sport of archery.


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