By Kristel Satumbaga
Andrea Robles bolstered her Southeast Asian Games buildup by taking the individual title in women’s compound of the 2019 Macau Indoor Archery Open recently.
Andrea Robles in action. (Photo courtesy of worldarchery.org)
Seeded fourth, Robles first stunned top seed Sarah Prieels of Belgium, 146-145, in the semifinals before besting world championship runner-up Paige Pearce of the United States, 141-135, for the gold medal.
“I’m feeling really good. I’m feeling really happy that I [won], especially because it’s my first time at these events,” said the 21-year-old Robles in an interview with worldarchery.org.
“I’m just having fun with it, training my best and enjoying.”
Robles qualified in the Olympic round after finishing fourth with 579 points behind Prieels (589), world No. 1 Alexis Ruiz of the United States (586) and Pearce (584).
She bested hometown bet Xu Lumeng and Australia’s Natalie Duncan before her upset win over Prieels.
Though the tournament was held indoors, the victory boosted Robles’ confidence heading to the SEA Games late this month where the competition will be held outdoors.
“It’s given me an opportunity to see where I need work,” Robles said.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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