Toni Roig Shines for Spain at the Yankton 2026 World Field Archery Championships

Toni Roig placed Ibiza firmly on the international archery map by securing finishes among the top twenty at the 2026 World Field Archery Championships in Yankton, United States. Competing against 244 athletes from 31 countries under the organization of World Archery, the arquero from the Club S’Arc d’Eivissa represented the Spanish national team in both individual and team events from September 22 to 27.

In the Men’s Recurve individual classification, Roig delivered a notable performance to finish in 19th position, competing against top global specialists at the highest level of international competition. He described his participation as a nueva experiencia al máximo nivel while defending the colors of Spain.

Team Success in Yankton

Beyond his individual result, Roig made a strong impact in the team modalities. In Mixed Recurve, he teamed up with Iria de la Fuente to achieve a ninth-place world finish, accumulating a total of 1,286 points.

Toni Roig Shines for Spain at the Yankton 2026 World Field Archery Championships
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Roig additionally joined forces with fellow Balearic archer César Vera and José Manuel Prieto to form the Spanish Men’s Field team. The national squad completed the qualifying phase with 4,831 points, securing a prominent eighth-place finish in the World Field Archery Championships.

Pride for Ibiza and Club S’Arc d’Eivissa

The archer returned from North America with multiple placements within the top twenty individually and two top-ten finishes in team events. Roig reflected on the tournament with the orgullo de haber llevado el nombre del Club S’Arc d’Eivissa y de la isla hasta un escenario mundial, highlighting the global exposure brought back to Ibiza through his international campaign with the Spanish selection.

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