MAZATLAN._ Twinned by sport, dozens of archers from Mazatlan y Cosalagathered to carry out the XMaz Imdem Archery Tournament 2024in the Benito Juárez Sports Unit.
The tournament, oriented in categories by level of mastery and learning, had the participation of 28 enthusiastic exponents, who put into play the skills worked on throughout the year that is about to end.
“It is important that the boys begin to see the level they already bring in competition because we are preparing for (Games) Conade“This time we invited Cosalá, who are also preparing, so it is a good way to get started,” he said. Jonathan Mendívilcoach of the Academia 10X MZT.
“It is important that the boys start to warm up those fingers well, to loosen them, to relax, because there are a lot of nerves, they need to start getting to know each other in competition.”
During the first of two days of XMaz Imdem 2024 Archery activities, the qualifying rounds were held in which the archers shot double distance, with double arrows each, for a total of 60.
This Sunday, starting at 8:00 a.m., the emotions continue in the Benito Juárez Sports Unit with the qualifying round scheduled for round robin (all against all), to close the keys and give way to the Olympic round where the winners will be defined.
“Obviously we are looking to raise the level, Cosalá is a powerhouse, so we have to match up with them and start competing at the same level, since we are aiming to qualify for a national team, that is the intention,” Mendívil commented.
“One of the boys already has over 100 points for the national qualifier, so we have already covered part of the path and the rest, one has increased distance, is preparing, and the other is coming from a small injury, but is maintaining his scores. ”.
Among the members of the Mazatlán Archery Team are Javier Martín Saavedra Ruiz, Yoshio Macias Arellano, Serena Valentina Zataráin y Lexy Ximena Finch Patternthe most recent member of the team.