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Guyana hits the bullseye at Caribbean Development Championships
…captures 44 medals, including 22 gold, as archers dominate regional competition in Trinidad and Tobago
Kaieteur Sports – The Golden Arrowhead flew proudly at full draw in Trinidad and Tobago, as Team Guyana delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 Caribbean Development Championships (CDC) — the region’s premier developmental tournament for archery.
Team Guyana following their historic performance.
With an impressive haul of 44 medals (22 gold, 12 silver, and 10 bronze) the Guyanese contingent cemented its reputation as a regional powerhouse in the sport.
Held at the Marvin Lee Stadium, the seventh edition of the CDC brought together 262 archers from 11 countries.
Guyana’s 31-member squad, backed by 11 officials, parents, and support staff, dominated in Individual, Doubles, and Mixed Team events across various bow types and divisions.
The Guyanese archers were on target from the opening qualification rounds on October 24, demonstrating consistency and technical mastery. Several archers shattered standing records in their categories, etching their names once more in the World Archery Americas Tournament archives.
Gold medal performances came from:
Ravish Singh – Compound Beginner Under-15 Men
Brandon Cummings – Barebow Beginner Under-15 Men
Samiyyah La Cruez – Barebow Beginner Under-15 Women
Nolan Gray – Barebow Beginner Senior Men
Suzanne Affonso – Barebow Beginner Senior Women
Saifullah Gani – Recurve Developmental Under-18–21 Men
Mehandra Chatargum – Barebow Developmental Senior Men/Women
Jeewanram Persaud – Recurve Amateur Senior Men
Julie-Ann Williams – Recurve Amateur Senior Women
Teemahall Lall – Barebow Amateur Senior Men
Guyana’s archery team in Trinidad and Tobago.
Their performances not only showcased precision under pressure but also reflected the strength of Guyana’s technical coaching and athlete development programs.
Team Guyana’s archers also demonstrated their collaborative strength on the shooting line, excelling in doubles and mixed-team formats, often pairing with athletes from other Caribbean nations, a true reflection of sportsmanship and regional camaraderie.
Among the standout team performances were:
Keziah Archer & Daniel Cox – Gold, Recurve Beginner Under-15 Men Doubles
Suzanne Affonso & Eslyne Gomes – Gold, Barebow Beginner Senior Women Doubles
Nolan Gray & Trevaughn Waldron – Gold, Barebow Beginner Senior Men Doubles
Samiyyah La Cruez & Brandon Cummings – Gold, Barebow Beginner Under-15 Mixed Team
Julie-Ann Williams & Jeewanram Persaud – Gold, Recurve Amateur Senior Mixed Team
Saifullah Gani (GUY) & Divya Jiandani (VIN) – Gold, Recurve Developmental Under-18–21
Mixed Team
Guided by Head Coach and Team Manager Ryan McKinnon, a World Archery Level Two Certified Coach, the team maintained discipline, focus, and unity throughout the tournament.
Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, President of Archery Guyana, hailed the performance as a defining moment for the sport in Guyana.
She described their accomplishment as “a monumental moment for Archery Guyana Inc. and for our nation.”
She also extended gratitude to the Guyana Olympic Association, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, National Sports Commission, and corporate sponsors including Guyana Beverages Inc., Massy Gas Products Inc., and partners such as the Guyana Police Force and GRA Customs for their unwavering support.
At the closing ceremony, the Trinidad and Tobago Archery Federation (TTAF) formally handed over hosting rights for the 2026 Caribbean Development Championships to Archery Guyana.
TTAF President Hasmat Ali, in presenting the official flag to Ryan McKinnon, wished the Guyanese federation success in staging the next edition.
Administered under the guidance of World Archery Americas, the CDC continues to serve as the region’s cornerstone for talent development, technical training, and cultural exchange. Guyana’s record-breaking performance at the 2025 edition stands as a testament to the country’s growing dominance in the sport.
Archery Guyana noted that the team’s success reflects the functioning of the country’s investment in youth development, training, coaching, officiating, and all-inclusive growth under Archery Guyana’s strategic plan.
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