The situation of high-performance athletes from Tulum has generated concern among parents after a complaint was filed alleging inadequate conditions during their stay at the SEDAR training center in Chetumal, where they were transferred under a sports scholarship program.
The case was brought to light by Gema Oliva, the mother of two young Greco-Roman wrestlers who left Tulum in search of better opportunities for development. However, she asserted that, far from finding optimal conditions, the athletes have faced problems related to food, medical care, and institutional support.
According to her testimony, the issues came to light after the athletes participated in a national qualifying championship in Oaxaca, which was attended by representatives from various municipalities, including Tulum and Chetumal. Upon their return, several young athletes presented symptoms of illness, primarily flu-like symptoms and influenza.
The complainant indicated that some of these ailments were related to the consumption of spoiled food during their training camp, which allegedly led to cases of food poisoning. She indicated that one of the athletes developed major complications, including pneumonia, a situation that, she asserted, was not addressed promptly.
Furthermore, she accused the responsible authorities of a lack of communication, as the parents were not informed in a timely manner about their children’s health status, despite the severity of some cases.
Although the problem originated at the Chetumal facilities, the impact has directly affected Tulum, the municipality from which several of the affected athletes come. According to her, some of them have not yet been able to return to training due to their health conditions.
The complainant also pointed out that, prior to their relocation, Tulum already had limitations in terms of infrastructure and sports support, which prompted them to seek options outside the municipality. However, she stated that the conditions they encountered in Chetumal have proven even more challenging.
The situation has begun to generate concern among other parents, who warn that this is not an isolated incident, but rather a problem that could involve more athletes within the state sports system.
Meanwhile, young people from Tulum continue to face not only the pressure of competing at the national level, but also conditions that, according to the complaint, could compromise their health and athletic development.
Source: quintanaroohoy
