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Archery Guyana welcomes productive engagement with the National Sports Commission
Kaieteur Sports – Archery Guyana has welcomed what it has described as a highly productive and encouraging meeting with the National Sports Commission, led by Director of Sport, Mr. Steve Ninvalle, as part of the Commission’s comprehensive engagement with all affiliated sports associations for the 2026 calendar year.
During the meeting, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, President of Archery Guyana, commended Director Ninvalle and the two Assistant Directors of Sport, Ms. Melissa Dow-Richardson and Mr. Franklin Wilson of the NSC for their proactive and structured approach to collaboration with national sporting bodies. She welcomed the platform for the Archery federation to present their updated externally audited financial statements, achievements to date, plans, share objectives, and discuss how the NSC can provide meaningful support for development programmes and international competitions.
(From right to left): Assistant Director of Sport Ms. Melissa Dow-Richardson, Director of Sport Mr. Steve Ninvalle, President of Archery Guyana Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, Assistant Director of Sport Mr. Franklin Wilson.
Persaud-McKinnon also took the opportunity to share exciting updates regarding Guyana’s hosting of the Caribbean Development Championships (CDC) in October 2026, highlighting Archery Guyana’s ongoing preparations and plans for this major international event. She emphasised the significance of CDC2026 as a milestone for the sport, providing local athletes with an international competitive platform and showcasing Guyana’s commitment to sports excellence.
“This meeting represents exactly the kind of collaboration we need to grow sport in Guyana,” Persaud-McKinnon said. “We are grateful to the support of the NSC and we are thrilled to continue to collaborate with the NSC as the Federation makes significant preparations for the upcoming Caribbean Development Championships scheduled for October 19–26, 2026, at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. President of the Federation reported that the Guyana National Stadium has been secured for this period, thanks to the unwavering support of the Honourable Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Mr. Charles Ramson Jnr., and Hon. Minister within the Ministry, Mr. Stephen Jacobs. Their commitment ensures that the archery world and athletes, coaches, and officials will have access to a world-class facility to prepare and participate at the highest level. “Collaboration is essential to the growth of sport in Guyana,” said Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, President of Archery Guyana.
The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana reiterated that structured collaboration with the National Sports Commission is critical to aligning our efforts and ensuring that our sport continues to develop sustainably.
“We are grateful to the NSC for creating this platform,” Persaud-McKinnon added. “These engagements represent an important step forward, not only for archery but for all sports in Guyana, as we work together to build stronger programmes, develop talent, and elevate our presence internationally.”
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