BRANDON Cummings and Fatima Gani were the top winners over the weekend when Archery Guyana hosted their 2024 National Indoor Youth Open at the National Gymnasium.
The competition designed to showcase the next generation of archery talent saw Brandon Cummings and Fatima Gani beating off other competitors to take the top spots.
In the Barebow Under-15 Men’s category Cummings won gold ahead of Daniel Cox and Christopher Cooblall who took silver and bronze respectively.
While Gani claimed gold in the Barebow Under-15 Women with Samiyyah La Cruez taking second and Summayyah Karim third.

The Barebow Under-18 Men was won by Saifullah Gani who had to see off a stiff challenge from Samuel George.
President for Archery Guyana Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, says “The event was a resounding success, with youth archers demonstrating remarkable skill and sportsmanship in a high-energy atmosphere.”

She added that “The competition was streamed live, allowing fans, coaches, and supporters to follow the action in real time. Archery Guyana also employed IANSEO, the globally recognised scoring software, ensuring accurate and instant updates that heightened the excitement for athletes and spectators alike.”
The competition featured intense matchups across various categories, with young athletes displaying exceptional talent and resilience.

Archery Guyana said Director of Shooting, Ryan McKinnon, and the Results Management Team, led by Results Manager, Saeed Karim, ensured seamless operations throughout the tournament.
The event was sponsored by the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport, National Sports Commission, Guyana Olympic Association and Guyana Beverages Inc.