The Hyundai Archery World Cup Final concluded in Saltillo, Coahuila, drawing thousands of spectators to the historic Plaza de Armas for two days of international competition, according to local reports. State officials and tournament organizers confirmed that the event brought together the top 32 archers from 17 countries to contest the year-end titles directly in front of the Palacio de Gobierno.
Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas Highlights Successful Event Coordination
Coahuila Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas attended the opening ceremony and participant draw on Thursday evening before overseeing the weekend matchups. Speaking on the collaborative effort behind the tournament, Jiménez Salinas noted that teamwork enabled the state to host an event of global significance smoothly and safely. According to local coverage, the governor stated that coordinated planning among institutions, organizers, and the community made the international showcase possible. He also thanked World Archery for entrusting the state with the elite event, which unfolded in a festive atmosphere across the capital’s downtown corridor.
Dafne Quintero Leads Mexican Podium Finishes in Compound Divisions
Local favorite Dafne Quintero delivered a historic performance for the host nation by capturing the silver medal in the women’s compound division. Quintero advanced through a tightly contested bracket before dropping a narrow final against the United States competitor Alexis Ruiz, who secured the gold medal. Colombia’s Sara López rounded out the podium by claiming the bronze medal. In the men’s compound bracket, Austria’s Nico Wiener claimed top honors with the gold medal, while Denmark’s Mathias Fullerthon earned silver. Mexico secured a second podium finish when Rodrigo González de Alba captured the bronze medal in the men’s compound competition.
International Standouts Claim Recurvo Trophies
The second day of competition shifted focus to the recurve brackets, where international athletes traded shots for the remaining world cup crowns. In the men’s recurve final, Dhiraj Bommadevara of India powered through the field to win the gold medal. Japan’s Junya Nakanishi took home the silver medal, and Turkey’s Mete Gazoz secured the bronze. Meanwhile, the women’s recurve podium featured Marie Horackova of Czechia taking the gold medal. Germany’s Katharina Bauer earned the silver medal, and Elif Gokkir of Turkey captured the bronze.
Community Impact and International Exposure for Saltillo
Thousands of local families and out-of-town visitors filled the spectator stands and surrounding plazas across the weekend matches. Jiménez Salinas extended official congratulations to all participating athletes, coaches, multidisciplinary staff teams, and operational personnel whose combined efforts kept the tournament running without major disruption.
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