Runner Cristhian Pacheco boosted Peru’s reputation by winning the gold medal in the men’s marathon at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago. Despite this outstanding victory, Pacheco did not receive the expected recognition from the authorities upon his return to his country. Peruvian sport provoked their outrage and that of many compatriots because they did not agree with what was happening.
The performance of Pacheco, who managed 2 hours, 11 minutes and 14 seconds, left the country vibrating. But when you arrive at the airport Jorge Chavez, the athlete was confronted with an unexpected reality: no IPD authorities were waiting to celebrate his success. What happened? Next we’ll tell you.
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What did the Peruvian Sports Institute say about Cristhian Pacheco?
Willax.pe interviewed Jorge Obando Verá, coordinator and spokesperson of the IPD, who explained what happened to the marathon runner from Huancaíno. “We would have liked them to have welcomed him in Lima, but most of the managers are here in Chile, including President Guido Flores Marchan. There was no good coordination in logistics so that they could receive him at the airport,” said Obando Verá. .
In addition, Obando Verá addressed Pacheco’s criticism of the financial support of athletes. Although he admitted that the budget was not optimal, he assured that increases were planned for next year. “High-performance sport is expensive, but we are working to consolidate our successes as a country,” he added.
Cristhian Pacheco won the gold medal at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago. Source: Diffusion
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What did Cristhian Pacheco say about the IPD?
In an interview with La República, Cristhian Pacheco said that the IPD and the Peruvian Athletics Federation (FPA) had not contacted him, although two days had passed since that moment and his statements had been repeated in various media. Regardless of this situation, the national marathon runner still hopes for help for himself and his fellow athletes. Pacheco expressed his disappointment: “So far no one has called me. Regarding my arrival in Lima, I think that both the IPD and the Athletics Federation need to improve their communication, otherwise they simply lack interest.”
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How much money do Peruvian athletes who win medals receive?
“Every athlete needs motivation and we are currently working on that. We have made a suggestion.” board This includes a reward of 80,000 soles for the gold medal, 60,000 soles for the silver medal and 30,000 soles for the bronze medal,” said Guido Flores Marchán, president of the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD). In addition, he emphasized that the trainer will also be recognized with an amount corresponding to approximately 50% of the service provided.