Archery Guyana last Sunday, June 23, joined the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) and millions around the world in celebrating Olympic Day.
GOA’s Tricia Fiedtkou and wheelchair user Vlysses Edwards taking their shots
For this occasion, the GOA hosted the annual Olympic Day 10k and 5k Walk/Jog/Run/Roll in celebration of Olympics. This is an annual event hosted by the Guyana Olympic Association and the Athletics Association of Guyana, but other sporting disciplines are invited to participate.
While this was Archery Guyana’s first outing since its recent affiliate status, it conducted a mini demonstration and public interaction of the sport of Archery for an hour.
Speaking to those present, Archery’s Head Coach, Nicholas Hing, explained the rules governing Olympic Target Archery in areas such as safety, scoring, and the shot process; while Archery Guyana’s Level 1 coach Umasankar Madray, ably assisted by female members Jessica Callender and Dolly Chambers, and male members Elijah Johnson and Javez Simon, shot at a target 18 metres away.
Members of the public enjoyed the opportunity, and participated fully in the sport; with two GOA council members: Dr Karen Pilgrim and Tricia Fiedtkou, demonstrating some potential, with Fiedtkou being able to hit the 10 ring (bullseye).
Among other excited participants were members of the disciplined forces, hockey, athletics and wheelchair-bound Vlysses Edwards.
Archery Guyana has said it was very pleased to have been a part of this annual Olympic event, and looks forward to even more collaboration with the GOA and other sporting bodies.
