BUAP Students Shine at International Archery Competition in Las Vegas

Two student-athletes from the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) earned podium finishes at the Las Vegas Shoot, an indoor archery competition held in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The event took place on April 18, 2026, as confirmed by multiple verified sources including official university communications and regional news outlets.

Fernando Castellanos Lara, a law student at BUAP, secured the gold medal in the Recurve Bow Flight 3 category. His performance too earned him special recognition as the Mexican archer with the highest ranking in his division.

Andrea Ximena Pérez Martínez, pursuing a degree in Political Sciences, claimed the silver medal in the Recurve Bow Flight 11 category. Both athletes competed as official representatives of BUAP in the international tournament.

The Las Vegas Shoot, now in its 60th edition, brought together over 4,000 archers from 70 countries. The competition is sanctioned by the Indoor Archery World Series, underscoring its status as a premier event in the sport’s competitive calendar.

Speaking about her experience, Pérez Martínez highlighted the comprehensive support system available to BUAP athletes: “In my athletic career, BUAP provides me with support through the multidisciplinary teams we have access to, whether it’s the psychology team, nutrition team, sports clinic, gym, and physiotherapists. All are a great support and thanks to them One can achieve these results.”

Castellanos Lara echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the role of his university in his development: “BUAP is the most relevant part of my life; it gave me the opportunity to be an athlete. The university is immersed in all aspects of my daily life, both in sports and academics. I feel deeply grateful for life and for the university.”

The athletes’ achievements were celebrated in official BUAP bulletins and reported by regional media outlets such as Contraparte and Puebla es Verde, which detailed their medal performances and academic backgrounds.

Their success reflects BUAP’s ongoing investment in student-athlete development through integrated academic and athletic support programs. The university’s sports infrastructure includes access to medical, psychological, and nutritional services designed to support high-performance training and competition.

As of the latest verified reports, no further competition dates or upcoming events for these athletes have been publicly announced by BUAP or governing archery bodies. Fans and supporters are encouraged to follow BUAP’s official communications for updates on the athletes’ academic and athletic progress.

This performance adds to BUAP’s growing reputation in national and international university sports, particularly in precision disciplines like archery where technical skill and mental fortitude are paramount.

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