Archery Guyana

📍 Venue Change Notice – Youth Indoor Archery Championship 2026

Please be advised that the venue for the Youth Indoor Archery Championship 2026 has been officially changed.

📍 New Venue:
Guyana Police Force Sports Club Ground
Eve Leary, Georgetown

This change is due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate the understanding, patience, and cooperation of all athletes, coaches, officials, parents, and spectators.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at our new venue for an exciting and successful championship.

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 June 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.

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 Welcomes Al Habibi's Archery Club as Newest Affiliated Member

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."

In photo below: President of Al Habibi's Archery Club Mr. Jaza Percival received Certificate of Affiliation from National Federation's President Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon.

GUYANA PROMOTED AS ARCHERY DESTINATION AT WORLD ARCHERY AMERICAS CONGRESS IN MEXICO


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.

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 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.

🏹💙 Happy Father’s Day from Archery Guyana! 💙🏹

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who inspire us every day.

Dads are you are like superheroes.

Thank you showing up when it matters most, demonstrating resilience through every challenge, and providing unwavering support that helps us aim higher and dream bigger.

Thank you for every early morning, every word of encouragement, every sacrifice, and every moment spent helping us become our best selves.

To all the amazing dads in our archery family and beyond, we salute you today and every day.

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.

United by pride, strength, and spirit.
Happy Independence Day Guyana! 🇬🇾🏹

Assistant Director of Sport Ms. Melissa Dow-Richardson presented the medals for Recurve Men

Recurve Men
🥇 Gold – Trevaughn Waldron
🥈 Silver – Mehandra Chatargum
🥉 Bronze – Purshotam Sharma

📸 B.Dwarka photography

Ms. Cristy Campbell, Vice-President of the Guyana Olympic Association presented medals to Recurve Women

Recurve Women
🥇 Gold – Eslyne Gomes
🥈 Silver – Karin Onica Toppin
🥉 Bronze – Roshini Boodhoo

📸 B.Dwarka photography

President of Archery Guyana Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon congratulating Gold Medallist after presenting medals for Recurve Under-18 Men

Recurve Under-18 Men
🥇 Gold – Saifullah Gani
🥈 Silver – Keziah Archer
🥉 Bronze – Brandon Cummings

📸 B.Dwarka