Párraga Nears Podium in Ciudad Real Regional Precision Archery League
José María Párraga Villanueva, veteran archer and director of the Tarancón Archery School, secured fourth place in the Veterans category during the third round of the Castilla-La Mancha Regional Precision Archery League held in Ciudad Real on April 20, 2026.
The event took place at the Rey Juan Carlos I Sports Complex in Ciudad Real, organized by Club Arqueros Don Gil. Thirty shooting stations hosted competitors from across the region and beyond, including archers from Madrid, as part of the ongoing Regional Precision League competition.
Despite reporting neck discomfort and fatigue during the competition, Párraga maintained consistent performance to finish just outside the podium positions in his age group. The archer acknowledged these physical challenges in post-event comments to local media.
This result follows Párraga’s strong showing in earlier rounds of the 2025-2026 season, where he previously achieved second place overall in the Veterans category during the league’s final round, as reported in August 2025 coverage of the season conclusion.
The next round of the Regional Precision League is scheduled to accept place in Usanos, similarly in Ciudad Real province, continuing the circuit’s rotation across different venues in the region.
Club Arqueros Don Gil, founded in 1999 and based in Ciudad Real, continues to serve as a central organizer for regional archery competitions, maintaining active participation in promoting the sport throughout Castilla-La Mancha.
The precision archery discipline featured in this league emphasizes accuracy over distance, with archers shooting at standardized targets from set distances according to competition rules governing the Regional Precision circuit.
As director of the Tarancón Archery School, Párraga balances his competitive commitments with instructional responsibilities, contributing to the development of archers across age groups in the Cuenca province area.
Looking ahead, the archer aims to build on this performance in the upcoming Usanos round, where he will seek to improve his standing in the Veterans classification while managing the physical demands noted during the Ciudad Real competition.
For continued coverage of regional archery competitions and athlete profiles, readers can follow updates through local sports media outlets covering Castilla-La Mancha sporting events.
What’s next: The fourth round of the Castilla-La Mancha Regional Precision Archery League will be held in Usanos, Ciudad Real province, with date to be confirmed by the organizing committee.
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