Dafne Quintero and Matias Grande Reach Semifinals at World Archery World Cup in Puebla 2026
Mexican archers Dafne Quintero and Matias Grande have advanced to the semifinals of the World Archery World Cup stage in Puebla, Mexico, securing Mexico’s continued contention for individual medals in the 2026 season.
The duo from Coahuila qualified for the last four in their respective disciplines during the competition held in Puebla on April 10, 2026, as confirmed by official sources from the Mexican National Sports Commission (CONADE) and local government reports.
In the men’s recurve event, Matias Grande defeated Aldar Tsybizhapov of the Neutral Athletes team by a decisive 6-0 score in the quarterfinals to reach the semifinals. His path to the last four included victories over Andres Temiño of Spain (6-4 in the third round) and Dhiraj Bommadevara of India (6-5 in a shoot-off during the fourth round).
Meanwhile, in the women’s compound event, Dafne Quintero advanced to the semifinals after defeating Jyothi Surekha Vennam of India by a score of 149-143 in the quarterfinals. Her quarterfinal victory followed wins against Amanda Mlinaric of Croatia (144-141 in the second round) and Madura Dhamangaonkar of India (147-145 in the third round).
The semifinals are set for April 11 and 12, 2026, with Quintero facing Sara Lopez of Colombia on April 11 and Grande set to compete against Brady Ellison of the United States on April 12. Both matches will seize place at the Zocalo in Puebla, Mexico.
The achievement marks a significant moment for Mexican archery, as both athletes have kept Mexico in contention for medals at this prestigious World Archery World Cup stage. Their performances highlight the strong current form of the national archery team heading into a crucial phase of the 2026 season.
As Mexico’s top archers continue their medal pursuit, the focus now shifts to their upcoming semifinal matches, where they will face formidable international opponents in their quest for podium finishes at the Puebla 2026 stage.
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