2026 South American Games: Marcus D’Almeida adds class in Rosario archery | OneFootball

Brazilian multi-title champion Marcus D’Almeida is competing at the Rosario venue of the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games. After completing the qualifying stage, the archer reflected on the importance of teamwork, mental strength, and his impressions of the Olympic Village.

Archery got its competitions underway at the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games with the presence of world-class figures. At the Rosario venue, the targets and recurve bows took center stage on an opening day devoted to the qualifying rounds, where Brazilian standout Marcus D’Almeida emerged as one of the main attractions.

The multi-title athlete, one of the leading figures in this discipline worldwide, highlighted the significance of being part of the continental event and the value for his national team of gaining collective experience.

“Being here means a lot; we came to do our best, and I think as a team we still have more work to do. We need more team matchups, and that’s exactly why we’re here,” he explained.

The recipe for success

Asked about the key factors in staying among the elite and mastering such a highly demanding discipline, the Brazilian archer made it clear that the key to archery lies not only in battling rivals, but in mental control and self-improvement.

“I really enjoy training in archery and I feel comfortable doing this, so I keep working. I like that it’s not a competition against anyone else, but against myself and about how to make myself better,” he said.

He also went deeper into one of the discipline’s central aspects: “Archery is 90% mental, because you have to make all the decisions, read the wind, assess everything, and have the confidence needed to make a good shot. Everything comes from the mind.”

D’Almeida also offered advice to young athletes who are just starting out in the sport and dream of reaching high performance: “They have to keep training a lot. It’s not going to be boring; they just have to think a little more deeply to find meaning in what they do.”

Good feelings in the Village

The Brazilian also spoke about his stay in Rosario and living alongside athletes from different delegations during the Games. “We feel very good. We’ve been here for a couple of days now, and the experience in the Olympic Village and our relationship with the other athletes has been excellent,” he said.

So, as the archery competition moves forward, D’Almeida adds another South American experience to his international journey, this time in Rosario, where he is also putting his experience at the service of a team looking to keep growing in both individual and team events.

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