Near tears, a medalist from the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago accused a mayor of Apurímac of his lack of support. The canoeist is Eriberto Gutierrez, better known as “Tuco” won the bronze medal in the slalom. The events occurred at an honoring ceremony for Abancay.
“How ironic to receive recognition when the effort was entirely mine. (…) Mr. Mayor, you refused to support me back then,” the athlete told the mayor. The authority rejected was Mayor Raúl Peña Abancay Provincial Municipality.
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“Thank you, Mr. Raúl Peña, this medal is yours too. Not your position. Sorry for the tears. It’s just helplessness,” the athlete commented on his personal Facebook profile. The Abancay Provincial Municipality According to Gutierrez, he repeatedly refused the athlete financial support.
The medalist of the Pan American Games Santiago 2023 After his words, he received applause from the audience and left the stage in tears. “I love you, Apurímac, today and always,” said the athlete on his digital platforms. Peru participated brilliantly in this edition of the Pan American Games, winning 9 gold medals.