Overview
- The first stage concluded in Puebla's historic Zócalo, drawing more than 400 archers from 32 countries and opening the 2026 World Archery circuit that awards ranking points.
- Mexico's women's recurve team of Alejandra Valencia, Ana Paula Vázquez and Ángela Ruiz took bronze after edging Brazil 5–4, falling to Turkey, then beating Spain 6–2.
- Mexico finished the home event with three bronze medals, including compound team podiums for Ana Sofía Hernández, Andrea Becerra and Dafne Quintero, and for Juan del Río, Sebastián García and Máximo Méndez.
- Governor Alejandro Armenta announced three permanent archery schools at the Universidad del Deporte, Parque Ecológico and Flor del Bosque to build local talent and offer youth a path into the sport.
- World Archery president Greg Easton praised Puebla's organization and support from Mexico's sports commission, with the circuit set to continue in China from May 5 to 10.