Four athletes from the state of Morelos are competing at the Campeonato Nacional de Tiro con Arco 2026, held from August 19 to August 23 at the Centro Nacional de Desarrollo de Talentos Deportivos y Alto Rendimiento (CNAR) in Mexico City, according to regional sports reports. Máximo Méndez, Octavio García, Edgar Bahena, and Tony Buendía represent the state across multiple divisions, with Méndez earning early praise from state sports officials for his position near the top of the standings during the opening qualifying rounds.
Morelos Archers Compete at National Championships
The national tournament brings together elite archers from across Mexico to compete in individual, team, and mixed team events across recurve, compound, and barebow categories. According to coverage from regional sports platforms, the delegation from Morelos features athletes matched against some of the country’s top competitors in both developing and senior brackets. Juan Felipe Domínguez Robles, head of the Instituto del Deporte y Cultura Física del Estado de Morelos (Indem), highlighted the ongoing preparation required for local athletes to contend on a national stage.
The state’s roster spans distinct disciplines and age categories. Máximo Méndez competes in the compound bow division, where regional reports note his strong early placement during the initial 72-arrow qualification phase. Meanwhile, Edgar Bahena, Octavio García, and Tony Buendía take aim in the recurve division. Recurve competitors face the standard 72-arrow qualification format across the official 70-meter distance, striving to secure placement in the elimination brackets.
Format and Qualification Standards
The Campeonato Nacional de Tiro con Arco 2026 mandates strict scoring criteria for all competitors. During the opening qualification rounds, participants must release 72 arrows at designated official distances depending on their specific category and bow type. Scores from these rounds dictate the seeding for subsequent knockout stages in individual and team tournaments.
Beyond individual rankings, the schedule features team and mixed team pairings. Archers must maintain consistency across high-pressure elimination phases to advance through the tournament ladder. The competition serves as a critical benchmark for athletes representing Morelos, demonstrating the depth of competitive training maintained within the state’s archery programs.
Road to the Finals at Estadio Fray Nano
The tournament culminates on Sunday, August 23, with the decisive individual medal finals scheduled at the Estadio Fray Nano in Mexico City, as detailed by regional sports coverage. This venue hosts the final head-to-head matches where national champions across the recurve, compound, and barebow disciplines are crowned. For Méndez, García, Bahena, and Buendía, the final day represents the ultimate test of their week-long campaign to secure podium finishes and maintain Morelos’ visibility in national archery standings.
