From September 10 to 13, Saltillo will host the World Archery Cup Final, bringing 32 elite archers from 17 different countries to the capital of Coahuila for an international showcase, according to municipal and sports authorities. The event places the historic city center and its iconic Plaza de Armas at the center of the global archery calendar.
Official Presentation and High-Level Coordination
Saltillo Mayor Javier Díaz González appeared alongside Rommel Pacheco Marrufo, general director of the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sport (CONADE); Gabriel Ramos Rodríguez, president of World Archery México; and Antonio Cepeda Licón, director of the Coahuila State Sports Institute.
During the presentation, Mayor Díaz González emphasized the strong partnership across municipal, state, and federal offices. “In Saltillo and Coahuila, with the backing of Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas, we are ready to receive the Archery World Cup Final, the archers, their teams, families, and visitors in our historic center, with the Plaza de Armas as the stage,” the mayor stated.
Security and Local Representation at the World Cup Final
Organizers highlighted local safety measures and strong domestic representation as key pillars for the upcoming competition.
Out of the 32 competitors earning berths to the tournament, seven represent Mexico, with four hailing directly from the state of Coahuila. Gabriel Ramos Rodríguez of World Archery México pointed out that this milestone coincides with the twentieth anniversary of the World Archery Cup circuit, noting that Mexican competitors have consistently played prominent roles in the global medal standings over the past two decades.
CONADE and Athlete Perspectives
CONADE Director General Rommel Pacheco Marrufo praised local organizers and federal backing under President Claudia Sheinbaum, emphasizing that hosting international tournaments elevates national sports infrastructure and inspires younger generations. Meanwhile, local standout Matías Grande shared his personal connection to the venue:
“I’m going to represent Mexico where it all started, where I was born, grew up, grabbed a bow for the first time, and where this dream began,” Grande said. Fellow competitor Andrea Maya Becerra will join him in representing the host nation.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The competition runs from September 10 through September 13 in the historic Plaza de Armas. The 32-athlete field divides evenly across traditional divisions:
- 8 female compound archers
- 8 male compound archers
- 8 female recurve archers
- 8 male recurve archers
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