Mexico has highlighted its participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with three medals so far, and archery was one of ‘our favourites’, in which Alejandra Valencia and Matías Grande sought to add to the Olympic medal tally, although they did not succeed.
The athletes bowed out of the competition in the quarter-finals, where they were defeated by the German team in the mixed team category.
Despite the fact that the final match was very close, Mexico was unable to add another medal to the Paris 2024 medal table on August 2, while Osmar Olvera and Juan Manuel Celaya did.
Mexico in mixed team archery: This was the quarterfinals of Alejandra Valencia and Matías Grande
Having already left Brazil behind by a score of 5-1, the next rival for the Mexicans to beat was Germany, with Michelle Kroppen and Florian Unruh, who demonstrated their power in archery.
In the first set, Mexico shot 8, reducing its chances of beating the Germans, who scored 38 points against the Mexican duo’s 37. In the second set, the situation was equal, with 38 points each.
However, it was in the third set where, despite improving the mark of the first, they could not overcome their rivals with 38 points against the 39 of the Germans, so they were eliminated.
Ale Valencia and Matías Grande beat Brazil in the round of 16: They are going to the quarterfinals
While Mexico won its third medal thanks to Osmar Olvera and Juan Manuel Celaya in diving, Alejandra Valencia and Matías Grande advanced to the round of 16 of the mixed archery competition by beating the Brazilian pair of Ana Luiza Sliachticas and Marcus D’Almeida by a score of 5-1.
In the first shots, the Mexican couple was not intimidated by the opening of the Brazilians, with three 9s and a 10, they went up on the scoreboard 2-0 with 37 points.
In the second round of shooting, Alejandra Valencia, winner of bronze at Paris 2024, missed an opportunity to put Mexico 4-0 on the scoreboard. With a surprising eight on her last shot, the Mexicans tied the Brazilians at 36 points and moved up to 3-1 on the scoreboard.
In the final round, both Matías and Alejandra showed their strength by scoring 37 points out of a possible 40 and ending the game with a score of 5-1, moving on to the quarter-final round where the rival to beat will be Germany.
Mixed team archery: When and at what time can we watch Ale Valencia and Matías Grande in Paris 2024?
Mexican athletes will compete in mixed team archery on August 2, as Mexico ranked as one of the 16 best countries in the discipline.
Alejandra Valencia and Matías Grande will combine their determination, strength, concentration and drive to fight for one of the three medals that will be awarded this Friday.
If you want to follow the Mexican athletes through the race, you will have to stay up late, as their participation will begin at dawn.
- When? Friday, August 2, 2024
- What time? Approximately 2:46 hours, Central Mexico time.
If they move on to the later rounds, we will see Valencia and Grande on screen again on August 2nd. The times for the later rounds in which they would participate are:
- Quarterfinals: from 6:15 to 7:20 hours approximately
- Semi-finals: from 7:31 to 8:05 hours approximately
- Bronze medal final: 8:24 hours
- Gold medal final: 8:42 a.m.
All times mentioned above are in Central Mexico time, so if you are from another region you will have to check exactly.
Paris 2024 broadcast: Where to watch the mixed team archery competition on August 2?
The competition in which Ale Valencia and Matías Grande will participate, as well as the activity of the Mexicans throughout the Olympic day, can be followed in Mexico through different TV channels and streaming, so you have no excuse to miss what happens in Paris 2024.
- Television: Channel 5 and Channel 9
- Streaming: Claro Sports YouTube channels and the Claro Video platform.
You also have the option of following the results of the different Olympic competitions through El Financiero Deportes.
Alejandra Valencia and Matías Grande’s upcoming competitions in Paris 2024
Regardless of the result obtained on August 2, both Alejandra Valencia and Matías Grande are not saying goodbye to Paris 2024 yet, as there is still a competition in which both will participate individually.
Alejandra Valencia in Paris 2024
- August 3: Women’s individual archery, 1:30 a.m. Central Mexico time. If they advance to the next rounds, they will compete on the same day.
Matias Grande in Paris 2024
- August 4: Men’s individual archery, 2:35 a.m. Central Mexico time. He will be looking for a spot in the next rounds to be held on the same day.
