Morelos Launches 2026-2027 Archery Season with State Silhouette Championship

Morelos opened its 2026–2027 competitive archery season on October 25 at the Lienzo Charro in Cuernavaca, hosting more than 30 athletes across five distinct categories as state officials and local academies prepare competitors for upcoming national tournaments.

Cuernavaca Lienzo Charro Hosts Opening State Tournament

The 2nd State Silhouette Archery Championship brought together competitors ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels in both recurve and compound bow modalities, according to reports. Participants completed three distinct courses spanning seven target stations designed to test precision, focus, and technical execution. Beyond the competitive stakes, state organizers noted that the silhouette format aims to raise awareness regarding wildlife conservation and the protection of natural habitats. In this competition, athletes had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and strengthen their athletic development in a new space assigned by the state government through the Instituto del Deporte y Cultura Física del Estado de Morelos (Indem).

Preparation for the event included the participation of prominent local archers such as Aarón Quinto, Ángel Quinto, Charlot Méndez, Regina Valdez, Luz Carrasco, Job García, Gil Mendoza, Galo Vázquez, Wilfrido Romero, Francisco Urban, Octavio García, and Edgar Bahena as they utilized the newly assigned state venue. Indem director Juan Felipe Domínguez Robles recognized the work of the archers participating in the competition, which gathered local athletes interested in refining their abilities, strengthening the practice of the discipline, and fostering camaraderie among practitioners.

Podium Finishes Across Divisions

In the initiation category, Adriana Salgado captured first place, followed by Patricia Carrasco in second and Hannah Escalona in third.

The intermediate recurve division saw José Sotelo take top honors, with Arturo Urban securing second and Jorge Alberto Escalona finishing third. In intermediate compound, Miguel Ángel Márquez claimed the victory ahead of Alexander Mendoza and Juan Carlos Gil. Advanced recurve competition was led by David Méndez, followed by Bruno Altamirano and Isaac Pastrana. Finally, the advanced compound podium featured Galo Valenzuela, Job Nicolás García, and Luis Castañeda.

State Initiatives Support Athlete Training

The tournament operated with backing from the Instituto del Deporte y Cultura Física del Estado de Morelos (Indem), led by director Juan Felipe Domínguez Robles. Indem officials coordinated the event in alignment with state initiatives under Margarita González Saravia aimed at expanding competitive opportunities for local athletes. The Morelos Archery Academy, operating under the direction of Martha Ortiz and Lot Méndez, continues training new talents and preparing athletes with state, national, and international aspirations. Through this second edition, Morelos strengthens the development of archery, promotes the training of new generations, and fosters respect for nature https://youtu.be/riuVTrU8680.