GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The Guyana Nationwide Rifle Affiliation (NRA) is gearing as much as host the 2024 version of the West Indies Fullbore Taking pictures Championship, scheduled from October 28 to November 4 on the Timehri Rifle Ranges, Yarrowcabra.
This prestigious occasion, which was final held in Guyana in 2017 through the NRA’s a hundred and fiftieth Anniversary celebrations, will see participation from a number of nations, together with Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and the USA.
Although this yr’s championship will miss the participation of English and Scottish shooters, the US Rifle Crew, led by captain Yvonne Roberts, is ready to compete for the primary time. Alongside the Canadians, who’re frequent contenders, they’re anticipated to current sturdy competitors for the West Indies shooters.
10 shooters
The Guyana NRA has been working intently with the Guyana Defence Power (GDF) below the management of Brigadier Omar Khan to make sure the Timehri Rifle Ranges are in high situation. Latest upgrades have included enhancing the capturing banks, elevating the protection backstop, and servicing the 24 goal mechanisms. Infrastructural work is spearheaded by Vice President Mahendra Persaud and Fullbore Captain Dylan Fields, with Lennox Braithwaite overseeing the venture because the NRA liaison.
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The host nation, Guyana, is defending its titles in each the Quick and Lengthy Vary classes. The Guyanese staff, comprising 10 shooters, contains seasoned rivals like Mahendra Persaud, Dylan Fields, Lennox Braithwaite, and Peter Persaud, in addition to first-time participant and lone feminine competitor, Althea Alleyne.
Guyana’s nationwide staff lately carried out strongly on the 2023 Bisley Championships in England, the place they received the Junior Kalapore Trophy, with standout performances from Peter Persaud and Lennox Braithwaite within the King’s Prize phases.
The occasion’s Patron, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has expressed full help for the championship and is anticipated to fireside the ceremonial first shot to mark the beginning of the competitors.
