Sports

Mexico's Archers Aim High in Guadalajara

Mexico's National Archery Championship concludes in Guadalajara. New and veteran archers compete fiercely. Aída Nabila Román Arroyo shines, inspiring young talent.

Mexicanist

Aug 19, 2024 — 1 min read

The 2024 National Archery Championship in Guadalajara, Jalisco, came to an end with the presence of Olympians Matías Grande, Javier Rojas and Bruno Martínez. Credit: CONADE

After almost a week of intense competition, the 2024 National Archery Championship concluded, held in Guadalajara, Jalisco, where internationally renowned athletes, as well as the new Mexican generation of this sport, met.

A total of 46 events were contested and awarded in Jalisco territory between conventional and adapted sports; all the athletes who won medals were awarded by Matías Grande, Javier Rojas, and Bruno Martínez, who competed in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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