Archers from Argentina’s Misiones province are preparing to compete in the upcoming National Indoor Archery Championship in Paraguay, continuing their strong regional performance following recent successes in Ciudad del Este.
The team from the Misiones Archery Association (AMiTA) will participate in the Third Date of the National Indoor Championship and the First International Social Event, scheduled for this weekend in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, as confirmed by local sports reports from MisionesOnline dated April 24, 2026.
This follows their impressive showing at the first regional indoor event in late March, where Misiones archers secured multiple podium finishes across various categories. At that competition held at the Municipal Polideportivo in Ciudad del Este, Argentine archers demonstrated strong form under challenging conditions.
In the men’s recurve category, Cristian Rojas claimed the gold medal with 539 points, while Marcelo Szydloski earned bronze with 509 points. Rodrigo Cabral finished fifth with 425 points. Among women, Daniela Cocco secured silver with 406 points, finishing behind gold medalist Marlene Salcedo.
The team’s success extended to other divisions, with Celia Bogado winning gold in the 80cm barebow category with 508 points. In the 40cm recurve school division, María Szyszko and Dora Bauer took first and second places respectively. Alejandro Chatattah earned bronze in the 80cm barebow school initial division, while Fabián Bachmann won gold in that same category.
During the elimination rounds, Rodrigo Cabral and a Paraguayan competitor engaged in a dramatic shoot-off after tying 5-5 in the quarterfinals, though the Paraguayan archer ultimately prevailed. Marcelo Szydloski showcased resilience by overcoming a 0-4 deficit to secure bronze in the semifinals, while Cristian Rojas dominated the final to win the men’s recurve gold.
Daniela Cocco reached the women’s recurve final but was defeated by Marlene Salcedo, settling for silver. The Misiones Archery Association placed second in the medal standings behind the host club Apta from Paraguay.
The upcoming national event represents another opportunity for Misiones archers to build on their regional success. Athletes will compete in both individual and team events across recurve and barebow disciplines, following the standard World Archery indoor format of 20 ends of three arrows shot at 18-meter distance.
Competitors will face familiar challenges, including the warm climate typical of Paraguay’s Eastern Region, which previously tested athletes during the March competition where organizers noted “high temperatures” during qualification rounds.
The Misiones team continues to benefit from collaborative training between the AMiTA, the CEF N°4 School archery program, and athletes from Ruiz de Montoya, creating a unified development pathway for provincial talent.
As the team prepares for this weekend’s competition, they carry the momentum from their March performance where they demonstrated consistency across age groups and disciplines, positioning themselves as contenders for top honors in the national competition.
Fans and supporters can follow the team’s progress through local Misiones sports media outlets, with updates expected throughout the competition weekend.
The next major checkpoint for the Misiones archery program will be their participation in subsequent regional and national events throughout the 2026 season, building toward potential international representation opportunities.
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