The Estado de México archery team secured a third-place finish in the general medal standings at the Campeonato Nacional de Tiro con Arco, held at the Estadio Fray Nano inside the Ciudad Deportiva Magdalena Mixhuca in Mexico City, according to reports from Quadratín Estado de México. Competing against the nation’s top athletes in recurve and compound disciplines, the delegation captured three gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal to anchor a competitive showing on the national stage.
Men’s Team Recurve Gold Highlights Delegation Success
In the men’s team recurve division, the Estado de México squad featuring Luis Ávila, Ian García, and Moisés Vázquez claimed the championship title. According to source reporting, the trio secured the gold medal by defeating Morelos—represented by Edgar Bahena, José Antonio de la Rosa, and Jesús Octavio García—by a score of 5-3. Meanwhile, Chihuahua’s lineup of José Miguel Bustamante, Dylan Guerrero, and Brayan Vázquez rounded out the podium by taking third place.
María Fernanda Cahuantzi Dominates Women’s Individual Recurve
In individual competition, María Fernanda Cahuantzi delivered a standout performance for the Estado de México. Reporting from Quadratín indicates that Cahuantzi captured the women’s recurve individual crown after defeating Nuevo León’s Mariana Fernanda Salas with a decisive 6-2 scoreline. Rebeca Márquez of Baja California secured the bronze medal to complete the podium placements for the event.
Under-21 Competitors Rise to the Top
Youth divisions also yielded hardware for the delegation. In the Under-21 category, Geomara Jesabel Zermeño Delgado and Neil Oliver Méndez combined to capture first place for Estado de México. The pair edged out Querétaro’s representatives, Sayuri Celeste Celis Soto and José Arturo Gonzales García, in a tight 5-4 decision. In the battle for the bronze medal within the same division, Baja California’s Alexia Isabella Galván Aguirre and Miguel Marrufo overcame Guanajuato 6-2, as detailed by event records.
Broader Implications for National Archery Talent
The Campeonato Nacional de Tiro con Arco served as a critical benchmark for evaluating the competitive health of various Mexican state federations.
