Saltillo officially became the fifth Mexican city to host the Archery World Cup Final, launching the international tournament with an opening ceremony at the historic Plaza de Armas, according to local and sports governing body reports. The competition brings thirty-two of the world’s top archers from seventeen countries to compete across compound and recurve divisions.
Historic Venue and Global Circuit Context
The tournament staging transforms the heart of Saltillo into an elite sporting arena. Competition rounds take place directly in front of the Cathedral of Santiago and the Government Palace in the city’s Plaza de Armas. According to municipal and sports reports, Saltillo joins a select group of Mexican cities that have previously welcomed the circuit’s conclusion: Mérida, Mexico City, Tlaxcala, and Hermosillo.
Mexican Delegation and Local Contenders
The host nation fields a seven-athlete national delegation for the weekend matches, with four competitors hailing directly from Coahuila. Local athletes Matías Grande, Ana Paula Vázquez, Dafne Quintero, and Sebastián García represent the home region in the tournament brackets. The national roster also features Andrea Maya Becerra, who enters the event as the defending champion from the 2025 World Cup Final in the women’s compound division, alongside Alejandra Valencia and Rodrigo González.
Tournament Schedule and International Field
Action across the four categories divides evenly, featuring eight athletes per division in recurve and compound disciplines. Competition for the compound titles runs through Saturday, September 12, while the recurve finals conclude the weekend schedule on Sunday, September 13. International competitors include prominent figures from the global circuit, such as multi-time champion Brady Ellison of the United States.
Institutional Support and Broadcast Coverage
The opening ceremony drew sports and government officials, including Coahuila Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas, Saltillo Mayor Javier Díaz González, Carolina Acosta Álvarez representing CONADE, Greg Easton representing World Archery, State Sports Director Antonio Cepeda Licón, and World Archery Mexico President Gabriel Ramos Rodríguez. World Archery manages international broadcast coverage for the decisive sessions, projecting the event across global markets.
The tournament concludes with the final recurve matches on Sunday, September 13. Fans can follow official updates and results through World Archery platforms.
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