Maria Luisa García: Gold Medal at Arco Catalunya 2024

Maria Luisa García has had an exceptional debut in the category of over 50 years of the Catalonia of Catalonia of Outdoor Arch. The shooter, originally from Viladecans, has raised the gold medal in recurvated arc during her first years as a veteran.

The tournament, which took place in July in Terrassa, saw Garcia start with great precision and maintain his level of competition until he achieved triumph. In the final, he surpassed two competitors of the Tau Tarragona club: Laura Suárez and Begoña Pérez, the latter champion of the Catalan league this year.

A significant recognition

Garcia celebrates this achievement in a special context, since archery, recognized as Olympic sport, is turning 75 years as a federated discipline in Catalonia. This success is not new to her; In 2024, he had been champion of the Catalan League during his last year in the Senior category.

This gold represents not only a personal triumph for Maria Luisa García, but also an important milestone for sport in the region, highlighting the growth and development of archery among veteran athletes.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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