Fresno de Torote, Spain – The XXVIII Campeonato de España de Recorridos de Caza con Arco (RRCC) concluded this past weekend, crowning the nation’s top archery competitors. The event, held February 21, 2026, at the Club Arqueros de Torote – CDE de Tiro con Arco y Recorrido 3D, drew 70 participants, marking growth in the sport’s popularity across Spain.
Organized by the Real Federación Española de Caza (RFEC), in collaboration with the Federación Madrileña de Caza and the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), the championship showcased skill, precision, and adaptability in a natural setting. The competition wasn’t just about hitting targets; it was a display of sportsmanship and camaraderie among archers of all ages and experience levels.
A Test of Skill: Six Diverse Recorridos
Archers faced a demanding course designed to test their abilities. The competition incorporated three main disciplines – Arco Tradicional (Traditional Bow), Arco Asistido (Assisted Bow), and Long Bow – with categories ranging from cadets to veterans, for both men and women. What set this championship apart were the six unique “recorridos,” or courses, simulating various hunting scenarios. These included recreations of small game hunts, American-style hunting, and even scenarios focused on wild boar control to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (PPA).
The RFEC and participating regional federations expressed their satisfaction with the event’s success, reaffirming the importance of field archery as a discipline that blends tradition, technique, and respect for nature.
Results: Champions Crowned Across Disciplines
The championship saw fierce competition across all categories. Here’s a breakdown of the winners:
Arco Tradicional (Traditional Bow)
- Cadete (Junior): Unai Rabanedo (CYL) – 181 points
- 2nd: Daniel Pulido (Extremadura) – 152 points
- 3rd: Clemente Sierra (CYL) – 143 points
- Junior: Iria Boullosa (Galicia) – 71 points
- 2nd: Carlota Otero (Galicia) – 62 points
- Senior Femenina (Women): Eva María Moreno (Madrid) – 154 points
- 2nd: Irene Turrado (CYL) – 112 points
- 3rd: Laura Fernandez (Galicia) – 70 points
- Senior Masculina (Men): David Del Rio (CYL) – 210 points
- 2nd: Jose Antonio Almenara (Andalucía) – 199 points
- 3rd: Mikel Aranzaba (Euskadi) – 195 points
- Veterano (Veteran): Juan Jose Jimenez (Andalucía) – 171 points
- 2nd: Juan Granados (Andalucía) – 143 points
- 3rd: Felix Arjona (Andalucía) – 97 points
Arco Asistido (Assisted Bow)
- Cadete (Junior): Mario Rodriguez (Extremadura) – 298 points
- 2nd: Javier Macias (Andalucía) – 98 points
- Junior: Ivan Lago (Islas Baleares) – 222 points
- 2nd: Beñat Iglesias (Euskadi) – 163 points
- Senior Femenina (Women): Dolores Bugarín (Galicia) – 226 points
- 2nd: Gemma Manzano (Madrid) – 197 points
- 3rd: Marina Oliveira (Galicia) – 187 points
- Senior Masculina (Men): Juan Manuel Perez (Extremadura) – 297 points
- 2nd: Daniel Carbajo (CYL) – 293 points
- 3rd: Carlos Esteban (Andalucía) – 285 points
- Veterano (Veteran): Jaime Villaverde (Galicia) – 289 points
- 2nd: Jose Luis Linares (Andalucía) – 286 points
- 3rd: Angel Andres Barrón (Andalucía) – 266 points
Long Bow
- Cadete (Junior): Beatriz Garcia (Madrid) – 67 points
- 2nd: Alfonso Garcia (Madrid) – 41 points
- Senior Femenina (Women): Antonia Parra (Madrid) – 58 points
- Senior Masculina (Men): Miguel Angel Ronda (CYL) – 171 points
- 2nd: Roi Lopez (Galicia) – 158 points
- 3rd: Jacobo Santoro (Galicia) – 143 points
- Veterano (Veteran): Manuel Jesus Gonzalez (Extremadura) – 193 points
- 2nd: Jorge Ortiz (Andalucía) – 167 points
- 3rd: Fco. Javier De Anta (Madrid) – 88 points
Full results are available on the Federación Española de Caza website: Arco Tradicional, Arco Asistido, and Long Bow.
The event also acknowledged the support of sponsors including Browning, Winchester, Miroku, and Légia, as well as collaborators Mutuasport, Cinegética + SCI, ISUZU, AVIS, Arco los Valles, SCAES Andalucía, BarrónBirds, D2D, CRAN Target 3D, Arqueros de Torote, and Born4Bow.
A photo gallery of the XXVIII Campeonato de España de RRCC con Arco can be viewed here: Photo Gallery.
The growing participation in this championship underscores the increasing popularity of field archery in Spain, a sport that uniquely combines skill, tradition, and a deep respect for the natural world. For those unfamiliar, field archery differs from Olympic-style target archery by incorporating varied distances, angles, and terrain, simulating real-world hunting conditions.
Looking ahead, the focus now shifts to preparations for the next national archery events. Stay tuned to Archysport for continued coverage of the sport and its rising stars.
