The Campeonato de España de Tiro con Arco en sala para deportistas con discapacidad is set to take place in Jaén, Spain, this weekend, marking a significant milestone for adaptive sports in the region. The event, hosted at the Polideportivo Municipal “Carlos Martínez Esteban,” will feature the Spanish National Archery Championship for athletes with disabilities alongside the Trofeo Nacional “Arco y Salud” in indoor archery format.
According to official sources, the competition will run on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, 2026, drawing participants from across Spain and beyond. The Royal Spanish Archery Federation (RFETA) has confirmed that 136 archers have registered for the event, establishing a new participation record for this national championship.
This figure represents substantial growth from the previous edition, which had 94 participants, and reflects the expanding reach of adaptive archery programs nationwide. Organizers note that the 2026 edition includes athletes representing 14 of Spain’s autonomous communities, along with two international competitors from Argentina.
The event’s organization involves collaboration between the Jaén City Council’s Municipal Sports Patronage, the Royal Spanish Archery Federation, and local club Santa Catalina de Tiro con Arco. Venue preparations have been completed at the Carlos Martínez Esteban pavilion, which will host classification rounds, competitions, and award ceremonies throughout the weekend.
Local officials have emphasized the broader impact of hosting such events, noting that national championships contribute to sports tourism, community engagement, and the promotion of inclusive athletic opportunities. The championship serves as both a competitive platform and a showcase for the development of para-archery in Spain.
Registration for the event closed on February 9, 2026, with final schedules and competition details distributed to participants in the weeks leading up to the weekend. Live results and rankings will be available through the Royal Spanish Archery Federation’s official competition portal following each day’s events.
The upcoming championship in Jaén represents a key moment in the annual adaptive sports calendar, highlighting continued progress in accessibility and participation within competitive archery disciplines across the country.
For ongoing updates, results, and coverage of the Campeonato de España de Tiro con Arco en sala para deportistas con discapacidad, fans and participants are encouraged to consult the Royal Spanish Archery Federation’s official website and competition tracking systems.
