Ainhoa ​​Santamaría will compete in the European archery in the forest

Slovenia will host between August 29 and September 5 the
European Forest Archery Championship. An almost unknown modality, but popular among practitioners of this sport. Ainhoa ​​Santamaría will attend for the first time, «in a
unique experience». He has earned it, after being
Spanish champion of archery ‘long bow’ in March and later contest the four tests of the National Forest League.

The woman from Vitoria achieved fourth place overall, but
the resignation to the European of the third classified has opened the door of the international competition, a goal I had been pursuing for a while. Based on determination and work, this computer science profession, who trains with her colleagues from the Aurrera at the Olaranbe facilities, has found a way to be able to practice archery in the forest.

While the date arrives, Santamaría
will face a new Spanish archery target championship in Madrid on July 25, but in the outdoor category, that is, at a distance of 30 meters – the one he achieved in Marina D’Or in March was indoor at 18 meters. Never before had a woman from Alava achieved a national title or participated in a European championship in the forest modality. In summer, provincial leagues are organized in Cantabria and Asturias, which the Gasteiztarra will take advantage of as training before leaving for Maribor, headquarters of the continental event.