Alto Hospicio solidified its position as a regional hub for competitive archery by hosting the fourth stage of the National Archery Ranking (Subcategorías y Máster) between October 1 and October 4. The event, held at the Estadio Municipal, drew representatives from 17 clubs across Chile.
National Archery Ranking Stage 4 Results
The tournament featured an extensive program covering 13 individual categories, three doubles divisions, and four mixed-team events. Athletes from regions including Arica, Iquique, Alto Hospicio, Santiago, Peñaflor, Linares, and the O’Higgins region participated in the multi-day event.
Host club Saetas del Desierto used the event to showcase the development of the sport in the commune. Local athletes secured several podium spots, including a gold medal for Karla Monroy Garzón in the Recurve Under 13 category. Other notable local performances included silver medals for Matías Renato Roa Díaz (Recurve Under 15) and Amaru León Riveros Yáñez (Recurve Under 13), along with a bronze medal for Roberto Carlos Herrera Valdés in the Barebow Under 18 division.
Indoor Competition at Gimnasio Techado Municipal
The 3° Torneo Ranking Nacional Indoor de Tiro con Arco was held at the Gimnasio Techado Municipal. This indoor competition focused on technical precision and concentration, operating under the municipal project “Transferencia para el deporte recreativo, formativo y de competición de la comuna de Alto Hospicio.”
The indoor rankings saw significant success for municipal training school athletes. Santiago Sandoval secured first place in the Recurvo Sub 18 Masculino category, while the Recurvo Sub 18 Femenino podium was swept by local shooters: Zamira Alvarado took first place, followed by Isabella Medina and Angiebel Galindo. Other regional winners included Mariana Vincench of Club Iquique (Recurvo Women), Gustavo Espinoza of Club Iquique (Compuesto Masculino), Francisca Páez of Club Fénix (Barebow Women), and Lorenzo Cornejo of Club Altos (Barebow Sub 21 Masculino).
Infrastructure Impact on Regional Sports
The success of these events was supported by the recent inauguration of the new Albergue Deportivo in Alto Hospicio. Municipal officials indicated that the facility provided essential housing for visiting delegations, demonstrating the utility of the commune’s recent investments in sports infrastructure. The project was backed by Mayor Patricio Ferreira and the Cuerpo de Concejales to foster athletic pathways for youth.
The organization of the national ranking stage was a collaborative effort between the Club Saetas del Desierto and the Municipalidad de Alto Hospicio. Roberto Guardia, the delegate from the Comité Olímpico de Chile, received recognition for his role in supporting the growth of archery in the region. The event organizers noted that the turnout and the quality of the facilities confirmed that Alto Hospicio possesses the necessary infrastructure and leadership to host large-scale national sporting events.
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