Matías Grande, the gold medalist from the 2026 Archery Indoor World Series in Mérida, enters the upcoming Archery World Cup stage in Puebla with aspirations of capturing a home victory in the recurve category. According to reports from El Universal Deportes, the 21-year-old Mexican archer is preparing for one of the defining challenges of his career as he balances international ranking points with a personal ambition to secure a victory in front of local supporters.
Chasing a Milestone Victory on Home Soil in Puebla
Grande noted that the preliminary reception from the crowd exceeded his expectations. “You can already see a great response in the stands. Competition hasn’t started yet and we feel loved,” Grande stated in an interview with El Universal Deportes. “I want to win in Mexico, it would be very special to do it.”
Leadership Role and the Road to Los Angeles 2028
At just 21 years of age, Grande has stepped into a prominent leadership role within the Mexican men’s recurve program. Following his strong performance on the indoor circuit earlier in the year, he views the Puebla World Cup as a critical stepping stone on the multi-year cycle leading toward the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. “We are on the rise, the effort is paying off. I must set an example and it’s my turn to be the oldest of the men’s team at 21 years old. We are a very united team and that will help us achieve important goals,” Grande explained to El Universal Deportes.
Next Steps in the World Cup Circuit
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