Preview: Para archers from across the Americas gather in Mexico ahead of Gwangju
The debut edition of the Americas Para Archery Cup begins this week in Morelia, Mexico, with 77 athletes looking for world ranking points in a world championships year.
It is the first time a continental para circuit has been held in the Americas – joining Europe and Asia, which already host similar events.
This new tour includes two stages: the first in Morelia from 16 to 20 July, and the second in Chicago, USA from 27 to 31 August, just weeks before the World Archery Para Championships in Gwangju, Korea.
The event also features a category for visually impaired athletes, with two archers from the host nation entered in the opening stage.
It’s a full-service event: the main competition will be held at the Venustiano Carranza stadium, but with the finals held in the historic downtown of the city, and broadcast on archery+.
Key information
What’s happening? The first leg of the Americas Para Archery Cup on 16-20 July 2025 in the historical city of Morelia, Mexico.
What’s at stake? Para world ranking points.
Who’s competing? 77 para archers from 11 countries across the Americas, including two athletes entered in more than one event. Slovenia’s Ziva Lavrinc is the sole entrant from outside the region.
What’s the story? With the Gwangju 2025 World Archery Para Championships coming down the line, this new continental circuit offers timely and important competition opportunities for para athletes in the Americas.
Schedule
- Thursday 17 July: Under-21 qualifying
- Friday 18 July: Qualifying and under-21 finals
- Saturday 19 July: Eliminations, visual impaired and team finals
- Sunday 20 July: Mixed team finals and individual gold finals
How to watch
Watch delayed coverage of the finals with a subscription to archery+. (Footage expected to be live no later than seven days after the event.)
Live scores will be available on the World Archery website and there will be coverage on World Archery’s digital platforms throughout the competition.
Who’s competing?
Full entries are available online. These are the top-ranked archers shooting in Morelia:
- Recurve men: Samuel Molina, Mexico (world ranking: 5)
- Recurve women: Ziva Lavrinc, Slovenia (world ranking: 6)
- Compound men: Kyle Tremblay, Canada (world ranking: 5)
- Compound women: Diana Gonzabay Guaman, Ecuador (world ranking: 17)
- Men W1: Jason Tabansky, USA (world ranking: 1)
- Women W1: Juliana Cristina Ferreira da Silva, Brazil (world ranking: 11)
Competition in Morelia starts with qualifying on Thursday.
