Gualeguaychú retained its place on the national archery circuit on September 27 as sudden weather disruptions forced temporary halts during the Torneo Homologatorio, local reports show. Organized under the auspices of the Argentine Archery Federation, known as FATARCO, the competition brought together archers across multiple age divisions and bow categories for the second year.
Weather Disrupts Shooting but FATARCO Confirms Homologation
Competition began as scheduled on Sunday, but deteriorating weather conditions quickly complicated the outdoor shooting rounds. Organizers paused events temporarily. Despite the disruptions, FATARCO officials confirmed the tournament met all regulatory standards required for official homologation, recording valid scores across every contested distance and division.
Compound and Recurvo Podium Finishes
Competitors secured numerous medals across the senior and youth divisions once shooting resumed. Carlos Della Penna claimed the silver medal in Compuesto Masculino while also taking first place in the Compuesto Masculino Sub-18 category. In Raso Masculino, Alejandro Della Penna earned the gold medal, and Facundo Donoso secured the bronze. Adrián Gómez added a silver medal in Recurvo Escuela at 50 meters.
Youth and School Athletes Win Gold Medals
Younger athletes and school divisions recorded strong participation numbers throughout the tournament. Rubén Darío Ortiz finished second and Pedro Guzmán took third in Raso Escuela at 40 meters, while Mariana Marín captured the gold medal in Longbow Escuela at 20 meters. Among youth categories, Elena Rodríguez Nikodem won JP Recurvo Sub-18 at 40 meters. Amadeo González took gold and Martina Aldaz earned silver in JP Recurvo Sub-15 at 30 meters, with Manuel Erdozain winning JP Recurvo Sub-15 at 20 meters.
Novice and Junior Category Champions
Developmental divisions featured additional medalists. Santino Flores placed first in JP Recurvo Sub-13 at 20 meters, and Benicio Alcalá took home silver in JP Raso Sub-13 at the same distance. In the beginner school classifications, Walter Larrea topped the podium in AA2 Raso Escuela at 40 meters. Joel Barrios won AA2 Raso Escuela at 20 meters, and Josefina Broin finished first in AA1 Raso Escuela at 20 meters.
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