AS A PART of the Guyana’s 50th Independence activities the Guyana Sport Shooting Federation (GSSF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) once again successfully collaborated last Saturday, to feature Indoor Archery in the NSC’s 50 Shades of Games Sports Programme. In his opening remarks, everyone present was welcomed by Chairman of the Archery Committee, Nicholas Hing, who advised of the strict safety rules which are a standard of the World Archery (WA) and its affiliated organisations.
The GSSF is an affiliate of WA and aims to uphold its standards and rules at all times.

The competition was officially declared open by the first arrow being shot by Director of Sport, Christopher Jones who after a brief demonstration of correct target archery form and technique, released the opening arrow in style, thereby starting the intense evening of Archery fun.

The competitors utilised the Federation’s PVC Olympic-styled recurve bows. The Indoor Target Archery competition was held under the strict Rules of World Archery and monitored by Chief Judge Peter Hugh, who was assisted by head scorer Ricardo DeAbreu.

Targets used were the World Archery-approved 40cm targets and were shot from 9m which is half the distance of the Olympic Indoor Target Archery competitions.
The competition attracted spectators who saw 8 archers in the Men’s and Ladies’ categories, and Recurve Division, vying for the top 3 spots.
At the end of two rounds, comprising 4 ends of each, the winners were declared as follows:
Men’s category:
1st Place, Mr Nicholas Hing (140 points)
2nd Place, Mr Michael Abrams (115 points)
3rd Place: Mr Ryan McKinnon (104 points)
Women’s category:
1st Place, Ms Sarah Piggott (81 points) 2nd Place, Ms Narda Mohamed (20 points)
3rd Place, Ms Vidushi Persaud (16 points)

The Director of Sport presented the beautiful trophies to the winners and delivered some brief remarks, expressing his continued commitment to working with the Federation.
In her closing remarks, president of the Federation, Ms Vidushi Persaud, thanked the members for participating and the Director of Sport for his support.
She reiterated the need for continuous practice and training so that this Olympic sport can be further developed.

The Guyana Sport Shooting Federation/Archery Guyana is pleased to successfully host its first Indoor Target Archery competition in honour of Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary. The Federation currently hosts two Practice sessions per week for Indoor Archery. Plans will commence shortly for an Outdoor Archery competition. For more information visit the website: www.guyanasportshooting.com