Morelos Archers Shine at the 2026 National Archery Championship in Mexico City

Archers from Morelos are making their mark at the Campeonato Nacional de Tiro con Arco 2026, currently underway from August 19 to August 23 at the Centro Nacional de Desarrollo de Talentos Deportivos y Alto Rendimiento (CNAR) in Mexico City, according to reports from local sports coverage.

Morelos Archers Compete at the National Level in Mexico City

The state delegation representing Morelos features four athletes competing across different divisions at the national tournament: Máximo Méndez in compound archery, alongside Edgar Bahena, Octavio García, and Tony Buendía in recurve archery, as reported by regional sports outlets.

For the recurve competitors, athletes face the official 70-meter distance test. The event brings together top-tier talent from across the country to contend in recurve, compound, and barebow disciplines across women’s and men’s divisions, spanning individual, team, and mixed-team categories. During the opening qualification rounds, competitors must complete a rigorous 72-arrow course set at official distances for their respective categories.

Standout Performances and State Recognition

Juan Felipe Domínguez Robles, head of the Instituto del Deporte y Cultura Física del Estado de Morelos (Indem), formally recognized the athletes for their dedication and competitive drive. Domínguez Robles specifically highlighted the early performance of Máximo Méndez, who surged into the top tier of the standings during the opening qualification phase.

State sports officials noted that the presence of these four competitors highlights the strength of Morelos’s athletic pipeline in senior categories, proving that local athletes can successfully measure themselves against the country’s elite archery talent.

Road to the Finals at Estadio Fray Nano

Competition intensity builds toward the tournament’s final stretch on Sunday, August 23. The decisive medal matches and individual finals are scheduled to take place at the Estadio Fray Nano in Mexico City, where national champions across all divisions will be officially crowned.