Mexican sport is in mourning, as the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports (CONADE) confirmed the death of Carlos Daniel Vaca Cordero, a 20-year-old considered a promise of archery.
Carlos was a gold and silver medalist at the 2021 Cali-Valle Junior Pan American Games and his absence leaves a great void on the podium.
CONADE and its director, Ana Gabriela Guevara, regret the sensitive death of Carlos Daniel Vaca Cordero, Mexican goalkeeper gold and silver medalist at the Cali-Valle 2021 Junior Pan American Games.
Rest in peace. 🕊 pic.twitter.com/gQHNw8D4dr
— CONADE (@CONADE) March 30, 2023
At the moment, neither CONADE nor the goalkeeper’s family have revealed the young man’s causes of death. However, the goalkeepers Aída Román, Valentina Vásquez and Andrea Becerra have already expressed their condolences.
Today an arrow has flown higher and farther, up to the sky. The purpose of an arrow is to fly and hit our target. However, today the quiver has been left empty, like the bow, a shooting line, the team, a friend, a country.
The impact of that shot has left us shocked, bewildered and gasping for air. Rest in peace, Carlos Vaca. My sincerest condolences to all your loved ones.
– Aída Román, Mexican goalkeeper
I can’t find words. You were a great friend, talented and skilled in many things. Thank you for the laughter, the tears, the defeats and the victories. Thank you for teaching me many things, Vaquita. I send you a letter wherever you are and I hope you have the peace you always wanted.
– Valentina Vásquez, Mexican archer
#JOJ #Mexico has the youth archery cadet representatives ready to @BuenosAires2018, Valentina Vázquez and Carlos Vaca, after three internal controls, obtained the best scores with 307 and 339 points, respectively. https://t.co/o0p49KkE6M pic.twitter.com/c4jBd3CdIX
— CONADE (@CONADE) June 20, 2018
Carlos won the gold and silver medal at the 2021 Cali-Valle Junior Pan American Games. In addition, he won three gold medals and one bronze at the National Olympiad, earning him his place at the 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games , a year later he won the jumping medal at the World Youth Championship in Madrid. In national competitions he achieved five medals in the CONADE National Games.
Due to his achievements, he was considered a promise of the sport in bow and arrow in Mexico. Unfortunately, now his clothing will rest next to him, as he embarked on the eternal journey. Rest in peace.