Archery National Indoor Championships shoot off at CASH

Archery Guyana officially declared open its 2026 National Indoor Championships on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), marking what has been recorded as the largest indoor archery competition in the Federation’s history.
The Championships were formally opened by Archery Guyana President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, who welcomed athletes, officials, and supporters gathered for the national event.
In her opening remarks, Persaud-McKinnon expressed delight at seeing many new faces participating alongside returning archers, noting that this balance reflected the continued growth, development, and renewed energy within the sport of archery in Guyana. She highlighted that national championships remain a special occasion, bringing together athletes, coaches, officials, parents, and supporters united by a shared passion for archery and a commitment to excellence.
Special thanks were also extended to the Competitions Committee of Archery Guyana for their extensive preparation and coordination. Following the official declaration of the competition’s opening, the President encouraged archers to compete with confidence, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
A total of 56 participants from affiliated clubs and the Federation competed, making the 2026 edition the largest Indoor Nationals staged to date.

Athlete welfare and sports science support
Professional physiotherapist Reshonah Gordon was present during opening day and would continue throughout the Championships, providing essential medical and recovery support to athletes. This collaboration continues through the invaluable support of Vanessa Wickham, the National Sports Clinic, and Dr Ariane Mangar of the Ministry of Health Guyana.
Archery Guyana reaffirmed its commitment to integrating sports science into its programmes, strengthening athlete care systems and supporting improved performance, both locally and internationally.

Competition officials and technical team
The tournament was officiated by National Archery Judges under the leadership of Ryan McKinnon, Director of Shooting, whose management ensured safe, smooth, and efficient competition operations. Line and Target judging duties were carried out by Judges Robert Singh and Afzal Karim, who upheld the rules, standards, and integrity of the sport.
Technical scoring operations were managed by Results Manager Saeed Karim, with verification support provided by Anoopa Ramdial, ensuring accurate scoring and timely publication of results throughout the Championships.
Archery Guyana extended special appreciation to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS); Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle; Roy MacArthur, Facility Supervisor of the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall and the staff of CASH for their continued support in facilitating the Championships.
The Federation also conveyed sincere gratitude to Guyana Beverages Inc for its generous sponsorship through the provision of Oasis Water and Altitude sports drinks, ensuring athletes remained hydrated and able to perform at their best throughout the competition.