Paris 2024

Mexican Archers Prepare to Notch Up Olympic Victories

Mexico's archers debut at the Paris Olympics, led by medalist Alejandra Valencia. They join 128 competitors in individual, team, and mixed team events. Individual qualification starts Thursday, with elimination rounds and team events following.

Mexicanist

Jul 23, 2024 — 2 min read

Mexico's archers prepare to unleash their arrows at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Credit: CONADE

Zero hour for Mexican sport has arrived, as this Thursday it will make its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The presentation of the Aztec contingent will be in archery with the individual qualification rounds, where the six selected teams will shoot the first arrows.

The Tokyo 2020 medalist and current world runner-up, Alejandra Valencia, will be responsible for commanding a renewed and talented generation of Mexican archers composed of Ana Paula Vázquez, Ángela Ruiz, Matías Grande, Javier Rojas and Bruno Martínez.

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