Archery Guyana commends Chung’s outstanding Junior Pan Am Qualifier performance

The elimination rounds of the second Qualifier for the Junior Pan American Games 2025 concluded on Saturday, with 24 countries fiercely competing for a coveted spot, in Asunción, Paraguay. Among them, Guyana’s Lucas Chung proudly took to the field, representing the “Land of Many Waters” with skill, determination, and sportsmanship.
After a strong start in his match against Jacob Mighty of Jamaica, Chung led 2-0 after the first end. However, despite a tightly-contested battle, Mighty ultimately advanced to the next round. The competition continued with eliminations from Ecuador, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Peru, leading to a thrilling final line-up featuring Bolivia, Venezuela, Cuba, and Ecuador for the championship showdown on Sunday, March 23.
Despite the result, Chung remains positive and determined. Reflecting on the experience, he shared: “Competing on the world stage and achieving my personal best score of 580 is something I will always cherish. This tournament has been an incredible learning opportunity, and I am grateful for the chance to connect with fellow archers from across the Americas. I look forward to more international competitions and continuing to grow as an athlete.”
Archery Guyana President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon  praised Chung for his dedication, resilience, and achievement in representing Guyana on the international stage. She acknowledged that while elimination is disappointing, true champions rise after setbacks. She highlighted his 18th birthday milestone, emphasising that this was just the beginning of his journey, and expressed confidence in his continued growth and success.

She also extended heartfelt appreciation to Chung’s family: Andrew, Christy, and Leianna, for their unwavering support, recognising their sacrifices and role in his achievements. She reassured the Chung family, who were all present in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that Chung’s experience in this competition would only propel him forward, and with their encouragement, his best was yet to come.
Persaud-McKinnon reaffirmed Archery Guyana’s pride in Chung and commitment to standing by him as he continued his athletic journey.
Despite the loss, Chung performed admirably against an opponent with significantly more competition experience and the advantage of prior training camp participation. President Persaud-McKinnon acknowledged this, emphasising that Chung still delivered a commendable performance.
She also responded to the wildcard selection update, expressing disappointment but respect for the decision and extending congratulations to Puerto Rico for securing the men’s wildcard spot. She reinforced Archery Guyana’s gratitude for the opportunity to compete at this level and the valuable experience gained.
Finally, the Archery Guyana President expressed appreciation to the organisers in Buenos Aires and to World Archery Americas and in particular, Secretary General Sergio Font for his dedication and efforts in supporting the competition.
Archery Guyana extends its sincere appreciation to the President, Godfrey Munroe, and Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) for their continuous support of archery and the development of young athletes. Their commitment to sport and athlete development has played a crucial role in providing opportunities like these for Guyana’s representatives to shine on the international stage.
As Lucas Chung returns home, his journey continues, fuelled by experience, resilience, and the support of his family, federation, and country. Archery Guyana stands firmly behind him, ready for the next steps ahead.