Latest update April 3rd, 2026 12:35 AM
Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation meets National Sports Commission
Kaieteur Sports – Recently, the Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation (G.S.S.F) attended a strategic meeting with the Director of Sport, Mr. Steve Ninvalle, at the office of the National Sports Commission, together with the two Assistant Directors of Sport, Ms. Melissa Dow-Richardson and Mr. Franklin Wilson, signalling a renewed commitment to collaboration, transparency, and the sustainable development of sport shooting in Guyana.
Representing the Foundation at the meeting was Director Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, who led discussions on governance, membership growth, safety standards, and the Foundation’s forward programme.
During the engagement, the Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, sound financial management, and best-practice governance. The Foundation also has updated externally audited financial statements.
From left, Franklin Wilson, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, Director of Sport Mr. Steve Ninvalle and Melissa Dow-Richardson
Director Persaud-McKinnon confirmed that training and practice sessions will resume, pending the availability of approved shooting ranges, as part of its phased return to structured athlete development.
The importance of corporate sponsorship and institutional support was highlighted as critical to the growth and sustainability of the sport. It acknowledged all the companies coming on board in support of competitions, training, and operational needs. These partnerships underscore the central role of safety, discipline, and professional standards within sport shooting.
The Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation also addressed participation trends within the sport. While sport shooting remains a traditionally male-dominated discipline, there has been a notable increase in female and women sport shooters in recent years. However, participation remains a challenge. Director Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon outlined the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to encourage greater female involvement. “We are building a sport that is safe, well-governed, and inclusive. Encouraging more women into sport shooting is not only about numbers, it is about opportunity, confidence, and long-term development,” Persaud-McKinnon noted.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment between the National Sports Commission and the Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation to continue engagement, improve access to facilities, and strengthen pathways as the Foundation advances its national development agenda.
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