The 2022 season was full of sporting events that left great joys, surprises, disappointments and even worries.
a year with A complete agenda lived the sport The Covid-19 pandemic has practically been put aside and the events have continued, so that fans can enjoy unforgettable events.
The world Cup of the football that consecrated Argentina as champion, Roger Federer’s retirement, Miryam Núñez’s injury and Glenda Morejón’s title at the World Cup in Oman are among the most relevant events of this 2022.
1. Argentina world champion
After 36 years, Argentina once again cried champion. Lionel Messi’s Albiceleste and Kylian Mbappé’s France drew 3-3 in a end of heart attack.
The definition of the title ended in a penalty shoot-out and those led by Lionel Scaloni won. Argentina has achieved its third World Cup Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Lusail Stadium.
2. Stéphanie Frappart, the first female referee at the men’s World Cup
The 38-year-old French referee became the first woman in history to direct a men’s World Cup match.
Stéphanie Frappart was the central judge of the match, of the last round of the group stage, between Costa Rica and Germany at Al Bayt Stadium on 1 December 2022.
3. The controversial nationality of Byron Castillo
The complaints of the Chilean and Peruvian teams for irregularities on the nationality of Byron Castillo have opened a controversy. The case reached the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and ensured that “the footballer’s passport was authenticbut “the information contained in the passport was false”
On Tuesday 8 November, the CAS ruling sanctioned the FEF with a fine of 100,000 Swiss francs, arbitration costs and three points less in the next Qualifying rounds at the World Cup. The national team played in Qatar 2022 but Byron was not even called up.
4. Roger Federer’s retirement
the Swiss tennis player said goodbye to his professional career in a doubles match. Roger Federer, together with Rafael Nadal, was defeated by the Americans Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe (4-6, 7-6(2) and 11-9) in the Laver Cup, on Friday 23rd September.
After 24 years, 20 Grand Slam titles, 103 tournament wins, 310 weeks as a number and one of the most elegant and flashy styles of play in history, Roger Federer has said goodbye to tennis. It was one of the events that marked the year.
5. Rafael Nadal visited Quito
The Spanish tennis player, together with the Norwegian Casper Ruud, visited Quito as part of a exhibition itinerary for Latin America which included other cities such as Buenos Aires, Santiago, Belo Horizonte, Bogotá and Mexico City.
The match between Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud took place at the Rumiñahui Coliseum in Quito. the duel ended 6-4 and 6-4 in favor of the 24-year-old tennis player.
6. The assassination of Líder Mejía
Lider Mejía, who played in clubs such as Liga de Quito, 9 de octubre and Liga de Portoviejo and was selected nationally in the Under 17 and Under 20 categories, was assassinated on Saturday 15 October in Portoviejo.
In 2021, the former footballer was linked to a legal proceeding for illicit association, along with six other people. They were under investigation for having participated in the trafficking of illicit substances for self-consumption. However, he was fired in November of that year.
7. The Guanyu Zhou Incident
One of the most serious accidents of the 2022 F1 season was witnessed at the Silverstone circuit. The British GP was interrupted after the Alfa Romeo driver overturned, GuanyuZhou.
The Chinese pilot was crashed on the first lap by George Russell after a dangerous maneuver that caused him to overturn the crash barriers of his car. The images of the accident were shocking, and the safety halo saved the driver from death.
8. Glenda Morejón, world champion
On Saturday March 5, Glenda Morejón put her name and that of the country at the top of the march. the athlete he made his debut in the 35 kilometersshowed his best level and won the competition.
The 21-year-old Ecuadorian protester reached the gold medal in oman after posting a time of 2:48:33 in the women’s event. A perfect performance for Glenda Morejón.
9. Special jerseys and podium for Richard Carapaz
The ‘Locomotiva dei Carchi’ closed its year with important victories by conquering the tricolor jersey in the national time trial championship and the mountain shirt of the Vuelta a España 2022.
But not only that, with the Ineos Grenadiers he also managed to get on the podium of a ‘big’ cycling team, like the Tour of Italy of this season. This after dressing the pink sweater during six stages.
10. Angie Palacios, South American champion
It was a winning season for Neisi Dajomes’ younger sister. Weightlifter Angie Palacios got the gold medal, in the 76 kilogramsduring the South American Games.
But that wasn’t all. In 2022 he also won a gold and a bronze medal at the Bolivarian Games in Valledupar and was double champion in Pan American weightlifting.
11. Miryam Núñez, from being run over to winning the Tour of Ecuador
The cyclist from Riobambeña has had a difficult year. On Sunday February 13th she was hit by a vehicle while she was training on the General Rumiñahui highway, in April she got back on her bike against the odds and she finished the year by winning the Bolivarian Championship and the Women’s Tour of Ecuador.
In addition, she became the first Ecuadorian female cyclist to race in a Grand Tour. Miryam Núñez finished the Ceratizit Challenge of La Vuelta in position 60 in the general classification.
12. Verstappen double champion in F1
the Dutch signed his two-time championshipin the Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championship, on Sunday 9 October, after winning the Japanese Grand Prix, the eighteenth of the 2022 season.
Max Verstappen of Red Bull he defended his title and beat his teammate Mexican Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez (Red Bull) and Monegasque Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), who completed the podium in that race.
