Mexico Opens Elite Archery Center Ahead of LA 2028
Mexico just opened a state-of-the-art archery training facility in Tijuana, cementing its rise as an international powerhouse in the sport. With four athletes ranked in the global top six and eyes on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the country is investing big in homegrown talent.
Mexico is building an archery dynasty, and the new Centro de Excelencia de Tiro con Arco in Tijuana is proof they mean business.
The specialized training center opened last Saturday as part of a 40 million peso investment in archery facilities across Mexico. It features 20 shooting lanes, synthetic turf, professional lighting, a full gym, and dedicated equipment rooms designed to bring national team athletes and rising stars under one roof.
The timing couldn't be better. Mexico's archers have been racking up medals on the world stage, including a bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the country's first-ever gold at the 2025 World Archery Championships in South Korea. At the 2026 Pan American Championships in June, Mexican athletes brought home seven medals, including two golds.
Right now, four Mexican archers sit in the top six global rankings in their divisions. Andrea Maya Becerra leads the women's compound division at number one, while Matías Grande, Sebastián García Flores, and Ana Paula Vázquez Flores all crack the top six in their categories.
The Ripple Effect
Mexico's archery boom isn't just about winning medals. It's creating a pipeline of opportunity for young athletes across the country. The federal sports commission Conade is working with 14 archers competing for national team spots, intentionally deepening the talent pool ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The investment goes beyond facilities. Mexico's compound bow team recently completed a seven-week training camp in Switzerland, showing the country's commitment to world-class preparation. The new Tijuana center joins a sister facility being built in Mérida, Yucatán, spreading access to elite training across different regions.
Local governments are partnering with federal sports programs and World Archery Mexico to make it happen. Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda and Conade Director General Rommel Pacheco both attended the opening ceremony, signaling strong institutional support.
Mexico's archers will face their next major test on September 12-13 when the country hosts the Hyundai Archery World Cup Final in Saltillo, Coahuila. The season-ending competition brings together 32 elite archers from around the world for knockout matches, giving Mexico a chance to shine on home turf.
From bronze medals to world championships to brand new training facilities, Mexico is proving that investing in athletes pays off in gold.
Based on reporting by Mexico News Daily
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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