The Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAZ) archery team is preparing to compete at the 2026 ANUIES National University Games, with officials confirming their participation in both men’s and women’s divisions across multiple archery disciplines.
According to verified reports from El Sol de Zacatecas, the UAZ delegation will travel to Mexico City to compete at the facilities of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), which has been designated as the host venue for the archery competitions during this year’s ANUIES Games.
The team operates under the technical direction of Pedro Armando Díaz Serrano, who serves as head coach, assisted by Armando Díaz Flores in an auxiliary coaching role. This leadership structure was confirmed in recent university communications regarding the delegation’s preparation for the national university sports festival.
UAZ’s involvement in the ANUIES Games follows an official flag-bearing ceremony held on April 20, 2026, at the basketball gymnasium of the UAZ Siglo XXI Campus. The ceremony, which commenced at 2:00 p.m. Local time, was led by university rector Ángel Román Gutiérrez alongside other institutional authorities, marking the formal send-off for all Zacatecan athletes qualifying for the national stage.
This year’s ANUIES Games represent a continued effort by Zacatecas to strengthen its presence in national university athletics, building on recent performances in other disciplines such as cycling, where local athletes secured medals in the 2026 National Olympics, and basketball, where the Zacatecas team opened their Ademeba National Basketball campaign with a 75-68 victory.
The archery squad’s preparation aligns with broader institutional support for UAZ athletic programs, which have seen increased visibility through social media channels, including the team’s official Instagram account (@arqueros_uaz), which documents training activities and competition preparations.
As the delegation readies for competition, the focus remains on achieving strong results in individual and team events, with the ultimate goal of earning podium finishes in their respective categories. The ANUIES Games serve as one of the premier university-level sporting events in Mexico, bringing together athletes from institutions across the country to compete in Olympic and non-Olympic sports.
No specific dates for the archery competitions have been made available in the verified sources consulted for this report. Similarly, detailed information regarding the number of athletes on the UAZ archery roster or their individual qualifications has not been disclosed in the available official communications.
The team’s participation underscores UAZ’s ongoing commitment to developing competitive archery programs at the collegiate level, contributing to the growth of the sport within Zacatecas and providing student-athletes with opportunities to represent their institution on a national platform.
Further updates on the UAZ archery team’s performance at the 2026 ANUIES Games will be monitored through official university channels and sports media outlets as the competition progresses.
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As the event approaches, the UAZ delegation joins other Zacatecan representatives aiming to add to the state’s medal tally in recent national competitions, including successes in beach volleyball, aquathlon, and cycling events during the 2026 National Olympics cycle.
The archery competition at the UNAM facilities will test the team’s readiness against some of the country’s top university archers, with results contributing to the overall standings for participating institutions in the ANUIES Games.
When official results become available, they will be reported through standard athletic department channels and covered by regional sports media outlets affiliated with the participating universities.
Stay tuned for updates on the UAZ archery team’s journey at the 2026 ANUIES Games as they pursue medal opportunities in one of Mexico’s premier university sporting events.
