Coahuila archery standouts Sebastián García and Matías Grande have officially declared themselves ready to compete in the prestigious Hyundai Archery World Cup Final, a major international showdown scheduled to bring elite global competition to Saltillo, Mexico, from September 10 to September 13, 2026, according to regional sports reports and official tournament presentations.
The upcoming tournament will transform the Plaza de Armas in the historic downtown core of Saltillo into an international arena, hosting 32 of the world’s top archers representing 17 different countries. According to announcements formalized at the Centro Nacional de Desarrollo de Talentos Deportivos y Alto Rendimiento in Mexico City, Mexico will feature seven athletes in the field, with four hailing directly from or competing on behalf of Coahuila: Matías Grande, Ana Paula Vázquez, Sebastián García, and Dafne Quintero.
Coahuilense Stars Gear Up for Home Soil Competition
Sebastián García, a compound specialist originating from Monclova, enters the competition following historic international milestones. In May 2026, García made history by securing the individual gold medal in the World Cup circuit in Shanghai, defeating France’s Nicolas Girard in the final, according to event documentation.
Joining him in the compound division is Dafne Quintero, also from Monclova, who joins the quartet of local athletes carrying the state’s colors. In the recurvo (recurve) divisions, Saltillo-based standouts Matías Grande and Ramos Arizpe native Ana Paula Vázquez round out the local contingent ready to take on global competition in front of home fans.
Global Field and Event Schedule in Saltillo
The Hyundai Archery World Cup Final brings competitors from archery powerhouses such as the United States, South Korea, China, France, Turkey, India, Japan, and Great Britain. The athletes are divided evenly across four distinct categories, featuring eight competitors each in compound women, compound men, recurve women, and recurve men.
According to the official schedule released by organizers, competition activities kick off on September 10 with the official tournament inauguration and the draw to determine direct elimination brackets. Official training sessions are slated for Friday, September 11, while the high-stakes medal matches will unfold across Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13. Spectator tickets are made available through Boletomóvil and at venue box offices.
Institutional Backing and Security Measures
During the announcement, municipal leadership emphasized local safety statistics, pointing to INEGI data identifying Saltillo as Mexico's safest capital city to reassure incoming international delegations and global fans.
Pacheco Marrufo praised the coordination between state and municipal governments, emphasizing federal backing under national sports strategies designed to elevate Mexico’s profile on the international sporting stage.
What Comes Next
With preparations finalized, the athletes will transition to official venue training at the Plaza de Armas on September 11 following the opening day bracket draws.
