Argentinian archer Otto Hernández is preparing for the second half of the 2025 season while maintaining a position in the Top 5 of the national ranking for Under-21 men’s recurve. The 18-year-old athlete, who competes for the Amigos del Tiro con Arco Comodoro Rivadavia club, met with Comodoro Deportes president Hernán Martínez to plan his upcoming schedule after claiming two national titles earlier this year.
Planning the Second Half of the 2025 Season
Otto Hernández met with Comodoro Deportes president Hernán Martínez to map out his competition calendar for the remainder of the year. The Patagonese archer enters the second half of the season with strong momentum following a rigorous pretraining regimen designed to prepare him for high-level national competition.
“The meeting with Hernán was to plan precisely the second semester of the year,” Hernández stated, acknowledging four years of continuous backing from the local sports entity. “As always, very satisfied, content, with firm objectives. The idea is to be able to meet the goals that one sets for oneself.”
Climbing the National Rankings and International Projections
Hernández currently sits fourth in the Argentine national ranking for the men’s Under-21 recurve division. That standing brings him closer to international projection with the national team under the Federación Argentina de Tiro con Arco (FATARCO).
His competitive year began on May 10 with a first-place finish in his category at a national tournament in Neuquén. Just one week later, he captured another championship at the Club de Tiro con Arco in General La Madrid, Buenos Aires, cementing his spot inside the national Top 5.
“The objective for the selection is always to be in the Top 5, and fulfill the requirements, which are three national competitions and the youth cup,” Hernández explained regarding qualification benchmarks.
Upcoming Tournaments on the Calendar
Hernández faces a busy slate of events as he defends his standing in the national rankings:
- October 10–11: Youth Cup in Villa María, Córdoba
- October 24: National Tournament in Esquel
- December 5–6: National Final in Neuquén
Reflecting on the rising competition, Hernández noted that the overall skill level across divisions has increased significantly. “It is difficult to stay high in the ranking, shooting in tournaments as well, there is much level that was not handled before,” he observed. “I have been shooting in national and international tournaments for years, and the level that is being handled now is very good.”
Balancing Elite Athletics and Higher Education
Outside of competitive archery, Hernández is finishing his secondary education and preparing to begin university studies in mechanical engineering at the Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco (UNPSJB).
Balancing rigorous academic goals with elite athletic training requires strict focus. Hernández emphasized the mental discipline needed when competing against close peers on the circuit. “I think it is harder to shoot with a friend than with a person I don’t know,” he said. “Clear objectives and focus, I don’t get emotional, because things are seen at the end. You don’t claim victory first.”
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