The Estado de México archery team secured a strong third-place finish in the general medal standings at the 2026 National Archery Championship, according to reports from Quadratín Edomex. Held at the Fray Nano Baseball Stadium inside the Magdalena Mixhuca Sports City in Mexico City, the tournament brought together elite athletes from across the country to compete in recurve and compound divisions.
According to comprehensive coverage from regional sports outlets, the Estado de México delegation wrapped up the multi-day competition with six total medals: three gold, two silver, and one bronze. That performance placed the delegation just behind Querétaro and Coahuila in the final general medal table.
Team and Individual Brilliance at Fray Nano
The closing day of competition on Sunday featured intense head-to-head finals at the Fray Nano venue. The squad secured the gold medal by defeating Morelos 5–3 in a closely contested final match. Morelos was represented by Edgar Bahena, José Antonio de la Rosa, and Jesús Octavio García, while Chihuahua’s team of José Miguel Bustamante, Dylan Guerrero, and Brayan Vázquez took third place.
In the women’s individual recurve division, María Fernanda Cahuantzi of Estado de México captured the gold medal. Cahuantzi secured the victory by defeating Nuevo León’s Mariana Fernanda Salas 6–2 in the title match, while Rebeca Márquez of Baja California rounded out the podium with the bronze.
Competitive Scope and Development Pathways
The 2026 National Archery Championship served as an essential benchmark for domestic talent, evaluating the competitive level of various Mexican states in recurve and compound disciplines. According to regional coverage, the event acts as a vital stepping stone in the development and consolidation of emerging athletes as they prepare for upcoming national and international competitions.
With the national tournament concluded, state federations turn their attention to upcoming regional qualification calendars and international selection trials. Fans and competitors can follow official updates through state sports institute channels and national governing body announcements regarding the next domestic competition windows.
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