South American Games… Guyana’s archers prepare to take the field in Rosario

A team of three Guyanese archers, alongside their Coach, are preparing to take the field today in the XIII South American Games Santa Fe 2026, being held in Argentina. The team comprises Devin Persaud Permaul, Mehandra Chatargum and Trevaughn Waldron, accompanied by Coach Ryan McKinnon.
The archery competition will take place in Rosario from today, Tuesday, September 22 through Friday, September 25, as part of the Games, which bring together athletes from across South America and the wider region. The Games are being hosted across the three Argentine cities of Rosario, Santa Fe and Rafaela, with 43 sports and 60 disciplines on the programme.
The Guyanese archers form part of the 44-member Team Guyana competing across eight sporting disciplines under the umbrella of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA). Guyana’s delegation includes athletes competing in athletics, archery, boxing, esports, squash, table tennis, taekwondo, and tennis.

For Archery Guyana, participation at Santa Fe 2026 represents another important opportunity for Guyanese archers to compete at a major multi-sport international event, gain experience against athletes from across the region, and continue developing within Guyana’s high-performance pathway.
The participation also forms part of a particularly active international year for Guyanese archery. In 2026, Guyanese archers have represented the country at major regional competitions, while the federation continues to develop athletes, coaches, and officials for sustained international participation.
Archery Guyana noted that it recognised the important role played by the GOA in facilitating Guyana’s participation in the South American Games and in providing national federations and athletes with opportunities to compete on the international stage and in that regard, extended thanks to GOA President Godfrey Munroe and his Executive Committee.
The GOA has identified the South American Games as part of Guyana’s broader preparation and development pathway towards future major multi-sport competitions, including the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The Santa Fe Games are particularly significant for Archery Guyana as the federation prepares to welcome the archery family to Guyana later this year for the inaugural Caribbean Archery Championships and eighth Caribbean Development Championships, scheduled for October 22–25, 2026 at the Guyana National Stadium.
Archery Guyana President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon expressed pride in the team’s participation, stating, “It is always a proud moment to see Guyanese archers take their place on an international field representing our country. Santa Fe provides another valuable opportunity for our athletes to test themselves, gain experience, and continue building their international careers.”
She added that participation in major games must be viewed as part of a continuing development process.
“Every international competition adds another chapter to an athlete’s development. Our responsibility as a federation is to ensure that these opportunities translate into experience, knowledge and a stronger pathway for the athletes who will follow.”
Archery Guyana extended its best wishes to Devin, Mehandra and Trevaughn, as well as Coach McKinnon, as they prepare to take the field in Rosario.