JOSÉ JUAN ARIAS GUERRERO WINS THE SPANISH ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Last weekend, the Spanish Championships of Traditional Archery and Open Air Archery were held in Cambrils (Tarragona). Amongst the competitors were two Andalucian archers from Cadiz, one of them our dear colleague José Juan Arias Guerrero. We are delighted to announce that José Juan, member of the Arcos Archers Club in Cádiz was proclaimed Open-Air Champion, while Cristóbal Fraidias Marin of the Algar Archers Club also in Cádiz, was crowned Champion in the traditional archery category, both fantastic achievements for these Andalucian archers.
José Juan demonstrated why he has thus far gained more points at the national level than any other archer. In a thrilling final, after going 5 – 1 down, Juan José made use of his arduous training and great experience of other finals to pull back and level the scores. With the final arrow of the competition, José Juan shot the maximum score possible to go on and lift the trophy and achieve the title of Spanish National Champion. The spectacular fight back was very much appreciated by all those present and warranted a special mention when he was presented with his well deserved medal.
This year 2010 has been the first time that an archer has been proclaimed Champion twice in the same year in two different categories of archery. A couple of months ago José Juan became champion of the Long Bow category which was held in La Rioja, and now this second achievement in the Open Air category.
This shows his commitment and dedication as well as the necessary skill to form part of the national team to compete in the next European Championships. After winning four national titles, it will be almost impossible not to include our rising young star to represent Spain in international competitions.
Our Congratulations to José Juan!! Our Champion at Arcos Gardens!!!