Chihuahua Archery Delegation Secures Gold and Silver at New Values National Children’s Games

The Chihuahua archery delegation delivered a standout performance at the New Values 2025 national competition in Guadalajara, Jalisco, capping off three days of intense competition with a gold and a silver medal. The event, which serves as a critical proving ground for youth talent, saw the Chihuahuan athletes navigate a challenging field to secure their place on the podium.

The highlight of the tournament came from the Juarense representative in the girls’ division, who dominated her path to the gold medal. After a strong showing in the qualifiers on Friday and Saturday, she systematically defeated opponents from Sonora and Nuevo León. In a decisive final match, she overcame Zoé Samantha Díaz of Nuevo León with a commanding 7-1 score to take the top spot.

The delegation also found success in the youth category, where another Juarense athlete secured a silver medal. This athlete navigated a challenging bracket, recording victories over rivals from Querétaro, the State of Mexico, and Jalisco. The gold medal match proved to be a tight contest that went to five sets, eventually ending in a 4-6 defeat, leaving the Chihuahuan archer with a well-earned second-place finish.

Depth in the Ranks: Compound and Recurvo Performances

While the gold and silver medals took center stage, the delegation’s overall depth was evident across multiple disciplines. In the compound arc competition, Abdiel Muñoz Nevárez, representing the state capital, put together a strong run to reach the semifinals. Although he fell short of the final, he battled through a close encounter for the bronze, ultimately conceding the third-place medal to Víctor Abdiel Hernández of Nuevo León.

The Sub-14 Recurvo category also saw promising results. Sofia Valeria Argoth Valles emerged as the top-performing Chihuahuan in this division, fighting her way into the quarterfinals before being eliminated. Similarly, Alma Gabriela Madrigal Cabeza, another standout from Juárez, finished among the top eight archers in the country after her run ended in the quarterfinal round.

For those unfamiliar with the structure of these youth events, the transition from qualifiers to head-to-head match play often reveals which athletes can handle the psychological pressure of a bracket. The ability of the Chihuahua team to place multiple archers in the quarterfinals and semifinals suggests a strong developmental pipeline within the state’s archery programs.

The Road Ahead for Chihuahua’s Youth Archers

The New Values 2025 games are more than just a trophy hunt; they are designed to identify the next generation of national competitors. By securing a gold and silver and placing several athletes in the top eight, Chihuahua has signaled its continued competitiveness in both recurve and compound disciplines.

The consistency shown by the Juarense athletes, in particular, highlights the strength of the regional training centers in the border region. As these athletes move up in age categories, the experience gained in Guadalajara will be pivotal for their progression toward senior national rankings.

The delegation now returns to their respective training camps to analyze their performances and prepare for the next phase of the national youth circuit.

What’s next: The athletes will initiate preparations for upcoming regional qualifiers as they look to build on the momentum from the Guadalajara games. Stay tuned for official scheduling updates from the national governing body.

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