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Press Release from Archery Guyana

The elimination rounds of the second qualifier for the Junior Pan American Games 2025 concluded on Saturday, with 24 countries fiercely competing for a coveted spot in Asunción, Paraguay.

Among them, Guyana’s Lucas Chung proudly took to the field, representing our country with skill, determination and sportsmanship.

After a strong start in his match against Jacob Mighty of Jamaica, Chung led 2-0 after the first end. However, despite a tightly contested battle, Mighty ultimately advanced to the next round.

The competition continued with eliminations from Ecuador, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Peru, leading to a thrilling final line-up featuring Bolivia, Venezuela, Cuba and Ecuador for the championship showdown on March 23.

Despite the result, Chung remains positive and determined. Reflecting on the experience, he shared:

“Competing on the world stage and achieving my personal best score of 580 is something I will always cherish. This tournament has been an incredible learning opportunity, and I am grateful for the chance to connect with fellow archers from across the Americas. I look forward to more international competitions and continuing to grow as an athlete.”

Guyanese Lucas Chung (stooping right) with some of the participants

Archery Guyana President Vidushi Persaud-cKinnon praised Lucas Chung for his dedication, resilience and achievement in representing Guyana on the international stage.

She acknowledged that while elimination is disappointing, true champions rise after setbacks.

She highlighted his 18^th birthday milestone, emphasising that this is just the beginning of his journey, and expressed confidence in his continued growth and success.

She also extended heartfelt appreciation to Lucas’s family- Andrew, Christy and Leianna- for their unwavering support, recognising their sacrifices and role in his achievements.

Archery Guyana president Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon

She reassured the Chung Family who are all present in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that Lucas’ experience in this competition will only propel him forward, and with their encouragement, his best is yet to come.

Persaud-McKinnon reaffirmed Archery Guyana’s pride in Lucas and commitment to standing by him as he continues his athletic journey.

Despite the loss, Lucas Chung performed admirably against an opponent with significantly more competition experience and the advantage of prior training camp participation.

Persaud-McKinnon acknowledged this, emphasising that Lucas still delivered a commendable performance.

She also responded to the wildcard selection update, expressing disappointment but respect for the decision and extending congratulations to Puerto Rico for securing the men’s wildcard spot.

She reinforced Archery Guyana’s gratitude for the opportunity to compete at this level and the valuable experience gained.

Finally, she expressed appreciation to the organisers in Buenos Aires and to World Archery Americas and in particular, Secretary General Mr. Sergio Font for his dedication and efforts in supporting the competition.

Archery Guyana extends its sincere appreciation to the President Godfrey Munroe and Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) for their continuous support of Archery and the development of young athletes.

Their commitment to sport and athlete development has played a crucial role in providing opportunities like these for Guyana’s representatives to shine on the international stage.

As Lucas Chung returns home, his journey continues, fuelled by experience, resilience, and the support of his family, federation, and country. Archery Guyana stands firmly behind him, ready for the next steps ahead.

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The schedule for the highly anticipated 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has been officially confirmed.

This year’s tournament will take place from Thursday August 14 to Sunday September 21, bringing top-tier T20 cricket action to six host nations: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago.

Fans at the 2024 CPL at Providence (Photo: News Room/Shaconeil Burnette/September 2024)

A total of 34 matches will be played, with each of the six teams competing in 10 group-stage fixtures.

The knockout rounds will be held at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence, promising an electrifying conclusion to the competition.

All six teams will host home matches, ensuring fans across the region can experience the excitement firsthand.

Fans at the 2024 CPL at Providence (Photo: News Room/Shaconeil Burnette/September 2024)

Michael Hall, Tournament Operations Director for the Republic Bank CPL, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season: “We are thrilled to once again deliver a world-class tournament that brings together passionate cricket fans from across the Caribbean and beyond.

“The 2024 edition exceeded all expectations, and we are confident that the 2025 tournament will build on that success, providing unforgettable moments for players and spectators alike.”

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Press Release from the Guyana Badminton Association

AirBadminton is an exciting new development initiative aimed at making badminton accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

Designed for play on hard, grass and sand surfaces in parks, gardens, streets, playgrounds and beaches, this initiative aligns with the global vision to expand the sport.

With the support of Badminton Pan Am, the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) hosted an inaugural AirBadminton Tournament on March 22, 2025, at St. Cuthbert’s Mission.

The location was chosen as part of GBA’s ongoing development efforts, following an introduction to the sport and equipment donation to the community in 2022.

Top performing teams of the tournament

Tournament Format

The tournament was played in the triples format (one girl, two boys) with no age restrictions.

Each team’s captain was a girl, and teammates were selected through a random draw by the team captains.

Participating Teams

Thirteen teams competed in a 16-team draw, each given a unique team name:

Best Hitters- Holly Daniels (St. Cuthbert’s Mission), Mia Simon (St. Cuthbert’s Mission), Joel Rambiriche

Shuttle Warriors- Mishka Beharry, Nickel Dundas (St. Cuthbert’s Mission), Caleb Tan

Jaguars- Valerie Dundas (St. Cuthbert’s Mission), Percival Chester, Christopher Jordan

Racket Rebels- Gabrielle Felix, Chenyuan Chen, Eusin Dundas (St. Cuthbert’s Mission)

Shuttle Strikers- Anjaneysa Godette, Ronit Gulchand, Omkar Persaud

Smash Squad- Daniella Narine, Joanathan Debidin, Shane Birkett

ADK Champions- Keri Andrew (St. Cuthbert’s Mission), Dan Tan, Avinash Ramnarine

Shuttle Champions- Janaya Dundas (St. Cuthbert’s Mission), Pierre Andrews, Ruel Rambiriche

Awesome Arapaimas- Paige John, Neo Hope (St. Cuthbert’s Mission), Marcellos Bhagwandin

Team Assassins- Sudarshini Sooknarine, Gabriel Felix, Tejnarine Persaud

Team 592- Asiyah Eastman, Alisha Kahar (St. Cuthbert’s Mission), Russell Shuman

Badminton Baddies- Priyanna Ramdhani, Vishal Gopaul, David Rockcliffe (St. Cuthbert’s Mission)

Super Strikers- Shabanna Simon (St. Cuthbert’s Mission), Yonneil Benjamin, Jonathan Robinson

Tournament Results

Winners: Shuttle Strikers
Runners-up: Awesome Arapaimas
Semi-finalists: Shuttle Champions and Racket Rebels

Acknowledgments

The Guyana Badminton Association extends heartfelt gratitude to Toshao Mr. Alvaro Simon, the St. Cuthbert’s Mission Council, and the entire community for welcoming and supporting this milestone event.

This tournament marks a significant step in expanding badminton in Guyana, and we look forward to bringing more events to communities across the country!

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