The Hyundai Archery World Cup Final officially opened in Saltillo, Coahuila, bringing the top 32 archers from 17 countries to compete in a specially constructed venue on the Plaza de Armas directly in front of the Palacio de Gobierno, according to local reports. The elite international tournament runs through the weekend, featuring competition across compound and recurve disciplines.
Inauguration and Official Remarks in Saltillo
Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas presided over the opening ceremony alongside Saltillo Mayor Javier Díaz González and World Archery México President Gabriel Ramos. Speaking to the assembled athletes and officials, the governor emphasized regional hospitality and security standards. “En Coahuila tenemos mucho para darle a México y para darle al mundo,” Governor Jiménez stated, welcoming competitors to what administration officials characterize as the safest state in Mexico.
State and national sports authorities underscored the heavy regional representation within the national team. Carolina Acosta, High Performance Director for CONade, noted that 60 percent of Mexico’s national archery selection hails from Coahuila, praising local leadership for elevating the sport onto the global stage. Municipal and state leaders, alongside World Archery representative Greg Easton and VI Military Zone Commander General Jorge González Gálvez, attended the opening protocols.
Competition Schedule and Ticket Information
Action on the official-regulation target setup begins with a practice session on Friday, September 11, running from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time. Medal competition commences Saturday, September 12, featuring compound division finals. The men’s compound bracket shoots during a morning session from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by the women’s compound bracket in the afternoon session from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time.
Recurve finals take place on Sunday, September 13, following the same time structure: the men’s recurve division competes from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and the women’s recurve division contests the afternoon session from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Local organizers confirmed that tickets are priced at 200 pesos per session, available through physical ticket booths and the digital ticketing platform boletomovil.com.
Local Representation and Global Broadcast Reach
Coahuila’s prominent role extends directly to the competition field, with local archers Ana Paula Vázquez, Dafne Quintero, Sebastián García, and Matías Grande featuring in the host country’s representative squad. Event organizers confirmed that the tournament is broadcast live to more than 70 countries worldwide, projecting international exposure for Saltillo as a venue for elite sporting events, tourism, and cultural exchange.
What Comes Next
Competitors take to the Plaza de Armas range for Friday’s official practices before the medal matches get underway on Saturday morning with the compound division finals.
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