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Andrea Becerra Clinches Gold in Compound Archery at Chengdu World Games

Claiming individual gold after Thursday’s mixed team silver, Mexico underscores its emerging compound archery strength ahead of its 2028 Olympic debut.

Maya Becerra celebra el oro para México, acompañada de Lisell Jaatma de Estonia, medallista de plata, y Meeri-Marita Paas, quien se llevó el bronce. (Foto: @worldarchery)
Los arqueros Sebastián García y Maya Becerra posan con la medalla de plata ganada en los Juegos Mundiales de Chengdu 2025. (Foto: Especial GH)
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Maya Becerra y Sebastián García (izquierda) en el podio de medallistas en la prueba de equipo mixtos de arco compuesto.

Overview

  • Andrea Becerra edged Estonia’s Lisell Jaatma 147-146 to win individual compound archery gold on Friday.
  • Becerra and Sebastián García opened Mexico’s medal count with a 155-156 silver in mixed team compound archery on Thursday.
  • Mexico’s 40-athlete delegation competes across 15 disciplines at the World Games, the largest multisport event after the Olympics.
  • Compound archery will debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, positioning Mexico’s archers among early medal favorites.
  • Muaythai athlete Laura Burgos advanced to the women’s 54kg semifinals and wakeboarder Pablo Monroy reached freestyle semifinals as Mexico chases more medals.