Mexico has secured its first medals at the Archery World Cup Puebla 2026, marking a historic start for the national team on home soil. The achievements came in the compound team events, with both the men’s and women’s squads claiming bronze medals during the competition’s opening days.
The men’s compound team, composed of Sebastián García, Juan Del Río, and Máximo Méndez, earned their podium finish by defeating Denmark’s team of Bredal Bryld, Martin Damsbo, and Mathias Fullerton with a score of 233-226. This victory came after earlier rounds that positioned them for the medal match.
On the women’s side, the Mexican compound team also captured bronze, contributing to Mexico’s early medal haul in the tournament. The women’s squad includes reigning world champion Maya Becerra and current Central American and Pan American champion, though specific names beyond Becerra were not detailed in the verified sources for the exact lineup in the medal match.
The Archery World Cup Puebla 2026 represents the first leg of the 2026 circuit and commemorates the 20th anniversary of the prestigious international competition. Host city Puebla has drawn hundreds of spectators to witness the elite-level archery events featuring both recurve and compound disciplines across men’s and women’s categories.
Mexico’s success in Puebla highlights the nation’s growing strength in compound archery, building on recent continental achievements. The medals serve as an early indicator of form for the Mexican archery team as they continue through the World Cup series and look toward future international competitions.
The event continues in Puebla with ongoing competitions in both individual and team events. Fans can follow official results and updates through the World Archery governing body’s platforms and the national sports commission’s communications channels.
As the Archery World Cup Puebla 2026 progresses, Mexico’s athletes aim to build on this strong start, with additional medal opportunities remaining in both individual and team competitions across the recurve and compound divisions.
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