Eriberto Gutierrez, medalist in the Kayak Cross K1 discipline in Santiago de Chile, refused an honor that the mayor of Abancay, Raúl Peña, wanted to give him. Before the competition, the authorities refused him support for his participation in the Pan American Games. “The effort is entirely mine,” he said to a room full of people.
His protest had a nationwide impact and many top athletes supported him. Inside Arequipa High Performance CenterMary Luz Andía, a 20-kilometer walker who has qualified for the July 2024 Olympics in Paris, has been training for ten years.
The athlete did not hesitate to assure that she had done the same Eriberto. “It outraged me that I would have done the same thing. They promise us a thousand things and then nothing. It happened to me with the mayor of Espinar, where I was born; They are just words, sometimes such attitudes are not understood. Recognitions are useless. “It’s sad,” said the 23-year-old athlete.
“We love sport, so we are still looking for support. Sometimes we have to beg, go to the press to get something. I’m not saying that he football be bad, but there are no good results. Other sports should be supported or at least given equal support,” he added.
Mary Luz’s top mark is one hour, 29 minutes and seven seconds on the 20 kilometer hike. Under the technical supervision of the teacher Alfredo Quispehas experienced significant growth and has become a potential athlete who could win medals, possibly in France or at the next Olympics.
He didn’t take part Pan American Games in Chile Because she prefers to concentrate 100 percent on her goal of improving her record or winning a medal.
Taking care of your home
He comes from a simple family from Espinar Cusco. He has represented his city in school games, Trasandean games and national and international competitions.
Thanks to his efforts, he managed to convince his parents to start a business. motorcycle taxis, He supports his brothers and also advises his younger sister, who is also following in his footsteps in sports. “If an athlete is of a high level, the costs are much higher. We need tickets for travel to competitions in the clothing, vitamins, shoes category; Our cheapest example, for example, costs 800 soles and is used up in two months.
Sometimes we are ashamed to beg,” explains the world number 19. Together with other demonstrators who shine worldwide, such as: Kimberly Garcia and Evelyn IngaThey form a team that has sporty walking on everyone’s lips. As a team they can give much more in France. “Kimberly opened up the mentality that Peruvians can be the best in the world.
She did it with little support; Now the companies, the IPD, are jumping on the bandwagon, but it was difficult for them. I hope that companies will join our strength. The IPD can give us what really suits us,” he said. Maria Luz, who fortunately has the sponsorship of the sports brand Asics.
“I appreciate what I have achieved and I continue to build every year. Sometimes we provincials allow this kind of abuse when they try to get into the car. We are athletes, not beggars, I will repeat it again and again. We are growing, but we still have a long way to go,” he concluded.
What is Mary Luz Andías Instagram?
The report from Instagram of the Olympic athlete Maria Luz Andia It’s @maryluznadia. There he shares photos of his training and the competitions in which he takes part.