Medellín Hosts National Games Archery Qualifier, La Opinión Cúcuta reports

Nearly 300 archers from 16 leagues across Colombia arrived in Medellín this week for the II National Interleagues Archery Championship, running from Friday through the holiday Monday, La Opinión Cúcuta reported. Hosted at the South American Archery Field within the Belén Sports Unit, the tournament serves as a crucial qualification pathway for the 2027 National Games, drawing competitors in Major, U21, U18, and U15 divisions across recurve and compound disciplines.

Record-Breaking Turnout at Belén Sports Unit

Participation numbers for this year’s national showcase have reached a new record for a national championship, eclipsing previous benchmarks. The competition boasts approximately 300 registered athletes, surpassing the 277 competitors who traveled to Valledupar for the 2024 edition, according to La Opinión Cúcuta. The Belén venue features dual competition formats for both recurve and compound bows, testing precision and mental endurance across multiple age divisions.

Norte de Santander Delegation Targets National Game Spots

Seeking to secure qualifying berths in both bow modalities, the Norte de Santander league deployed a 15-athlete delegation to Antioquia’s capital. Coaches Karime Tarazona and Diego Vásquez lead the traveling roster, overseeing athletes across every tier of the tournament. In the U15 recurve bracket, Andrés Pizarro Ramírez and Allison Andrea Reyes Ramírez represent the region, while Giselle Daniela Dávila Romero and Andy Joseph Mendoza Sandoval compete in the U15 compound division.

Medellín Hosts National Games Archery Qualifier, La Opinión Cúcuta reports

The U18 category features Sharol Nikole Chacón Urbina and Jeremy Said Barragán Parada in recurve, alongside Diana Carolina Galindo Acosta in compound. Julián Andrés Peña enters the U21 recurve tournament, supported by compound peers Angely Fabiana Meneses Ortíz, Sarah González Flórez, and Juan Diego Osorio Villamizar. Juan Sebastián García Bonett anchors the senior recurve division, and Moisés Enrique Parada Duarte competes in senior compound.

Medellín Results Dictate Quota Allocations for 2027 National Games

Competition matches run continuously through the holiday Monday at the Unidad Deportiva de Belén, where regional federations are evaluating athletes ahead of the upcoming national multi-sport cycle. The results from Medellín directly dictate quota allocations for the 2027 National Games, elevating the stakes for every elimination round and ranking phase over the four-day schedule.