Boodhoo, Chung top 2024 National Indoor Recurve Open tourney

Archery Guyana hosted the 2024 National Indoor Recurve Open tourney over the last weekend in the auditorium of the Cyril Potter College of Education’s Turkeyen Campus, East Coast Demerara (ECD), where the likes of Roshini Boodhoo and Lucas Chung shot their way to Gold.

The highly-anticipated event brought together archers from across the nation to compete in an atmosphere charged with excitement, camaraderie, and high-performance standards.
Continuing its trailblazing efforts, Archery Guyana ensured the presence of a professional physiotherapist to provide vital support to athletes. Physiotherapist Stowell Barry, a skilled practitioner with a passion for sports therapy, was on site to deliver tailored treatments that enhanced athletes’ performance and reduced injury risks.
This initiative, now a hallmark of Archery Nationals, was made possible through the invaluable collaboration of Vanessa Wickham, the National Sports Clinic, and Dr. Ariane Mangar of the Ministry of Health.
Archery Guyana once again raised the bar by streaming the competition live and utilising the globally recognised IANSEO software for real-time scoring. This ensured immediate updates for athletes, coaches, and fans, adding to the electrifying atmosphere of the event.
The competition delivered riveting performances and showcased the talent and resilience of participants.
In the Women’s category, Roshini Boodhoo delivered a commanding performance to claim the gold medal, with Karin Toppin earning silver in a spirited showing by the female archers. In the men’s category, the bronze medal match captivated spectators as Jeewanram Persaud came up against the 2024 Barebow gold medallist in a tightly contested battle, and emerged victorious to solidify his place on the podium.
The gold medal match between veteran archer Sean Duncan and newcomer Lucas Chung was the highlight of the event. Chung, competing in his first national competition, held his nerve to tie with Duncan in regulation rounds. The tension peaked as the match went to a one-arrow shoot-off, wherein Chung’s precision secured him the gold medal.

Official results:
Men’s Competition:
Gold: Lucas Chung
Silver: Sean Duncan
Bronze: Jeewanram Persaud
Women’s Competition:
Gold: Roshini Boodhoo
Silver: Karin Toppin
According to Archery Guyana, the energy at the Cyril Potter College of Education Auditorium was electric, with spectators cheering enthusiastically for every shot. The camaraderie among athletes, officials and fans created an unforgettable experience. The leadership of the Director of Shooting, Ryan McKinnon, and the dedication of competition officials, including Chairperson of Judges Robert Singh and Judges Saeed Karim and Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, ensured the event’s success.
At the presentation ceremony, Ryan McKinnon delivered closing remarks, while President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon expressed profound gratitude to key stakeholders, including Sport Minister Charles Ramson Jr., Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle; the National Sports Commission (NSC); the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), President Godfrey Munroe, and Executive Committee; Guyana Beverages Inc’s Samuel Arjoon; the National Sports Clinic’s Vanessa Wickham; Ministry of Health’s Dr. Ariane Mangar; Physiotherapist Stowell Barry and Members of the media.
Special thanks were also extended to Principal Noella Joseph and Alque Stanley for the use of the Cyril Potter College Auditorium, a venue that contributed significantly to the event’s success.
Looking ahead, Archery Guyana is excited to announce the upcoming Youth Open, scheduled for February 8-9, 2025 at the National Gymnasium. All youth archers are invited to participate and continue developing their skills in this dynamic and inclusive sport.