Archery Guyana Welcomes New Club, ‘Archers Paradise’
…Expanding the reach of Archery across the River
Archery Guyana marked a significant milestone in its continued mission to grow and decentralise the sport across the country with the official launch and affiliation of Archers Paradise, the newest addition to its family of clubs. The modest but meaningful ceremony was held on the evening of May 29, 2025, symbolising an exciting step forward in widening accessibility to the sport.
From left to right: Mr. Ryan McKinnon, Mr. Saeed Karim and Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon from Archery Guyana handing over Certificate of Affiliation to President of Archers Paradise, Mr. Ganesh Somrah. On far right is Vice-President Mr. Kenrick Cheeks of Archers Paradise.
Delivering remarks at the event, President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, expressed her delight at the club’s establishment, stating, “It brings me great pride to witness the emergence of Archers Paradise at Lot 49 North New Road, Vreed En Hoop. The Federation remains steadfast in its vision to make archery available across Guyana, beyond the capital and into our thriving communities. Today, we welcome a club that represents opportunity, inclusion, and a new generation of archers.”
The ceremony was attended by a small gathering of supporters and Federation stakeholders. Notably present were Mr. Kenrick Cheeks, Head Coach and Vice-President of Archers Paradise, and Mr. Ganesh Somrah, President of the newly launched club, who both shared their excitement for the club’s future. According to President Ganesh Somrah, he is enthused at the potential of the club’s role in nurturing local talent and building a strong archery culture on the West Coast of Demerara.
Also representing the national governing body were Archery Guyana’s Directors Mr. Ryan McKinnon and Mr. Saeed Karim, who congratulated the club’s leadership and pledged ongoing support to ensure successful integration and growth within the national framework.
Archers Paradise will now join the ranks of affiliated clubs under Archery Guyana, participating in competitions, development programmes, and coaching certification initiatives, bringing the sport closer to aspiring archers in outlying areas.
With Archery Guyana continuing to promote Olympic values and provide structured opportunities for athletes, the addition of Archers Paradise signals a promising trajectory for archery in Guyana.
