Olympic medalists call on Rommel to settle disputes ahead of Los Angeles

In one of the most controversial transitions in the leadership of the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sport (Conade), the Paris 2024 medalists asked former diver Rommel Pacheco, who was appointed as the new head of the organization, to think about the situations faced by athletes, as well as resolve the conflicts in the federations, which have affected athletes.

I would ask you to think about the athlete, he has been here, in this position.said diver Osmar Olvera, who won a silver and a bronze medal at the recent Paris Olympics.

Although Pacheco boasts a master’s degree in human capital management, he has been criticized for his sudden changes of political party, having started in the PRI, then jumping to the PAN and now joining Morena. However, the medalists support him for now.

He is an educated person and wants sport to grow in Mexico; he will undoubtedly do very well.added Olvera in a phrase that was agreed with by archers Alejandra Valencia, Ana Paula Vázquez and Ángela Ruiz, as well as judoka Prisca Awiti, who received financial support yesterday from businessman Víctor González, owner of Farmacias Similares.

Olvera was one of the athletes affected after World Aquatics disavowed Kiril Todorov as president of the Mexican Swimming Federation (FMN), which led to a confrontation between Ana Guevara, head of CONADE, and María José Alcalá, who heads the Mexican Olympic Committee (COM).

At one of the most critical moments, the diver was forced to reveal a series of intimidations by the COM against his coach Ma Jin, who allegedly influenced her pupils to break the mandates of World Aquatics due to the conflict with the FMN.

When asked about this problem with water sports in Mexico, Olvera requested that it be resolved as soon as possible to avoid setbacks in the Olympic cycle leading up to Los Angeles 2028.

It’s a good time to put on the table situations that can be resolved before Los Angeles. (Rommel) knows what is happening (in water sports) and will surely look for a way to solve it.he noted.

Archer Alejandra Valencia, who won bronze in the women’s team event in Paris 2024, highlighted the need to make changes to Conade’s guidelines in favor of athletes. The Sonoran spoke after being affected because her scholarship was reduced by the organization’s regulations.

As I always said, the rules must be reformed. Since the problem arose, Rommel has been there, he has been very attentive and he has stated that he will work on this.he noted.

Goalkeeper Matías Grande considered that it should be have patience with the change of administration at Conade, and he expressed his confidence that the organization will continue to support his sport.

“It must be understood that these issues take months and even years, we must be patient and not forget that (the officials) are human and can make both good and bad decisions, I only hope that the support and confidence towards our discipline continues. For my part, the commitment and desire to move forward will continue.

Rommel has been through our path as an athlete, he distinguished himself in his discipline (diving) and he can perfectly understand athletes. I think that if both parties commit themselves and make their voices and results heard, great things can be achieved.