Mexican divers considered auctioning off their Olympic medals due to a lack of financial backing.

Mexican divers Alejandra Orozco and Gabriela Agundes are considering auctioning off their Olympic medals due to a lack of government support. in order to participate in the qualifying competitions Paris 2024.

This was revealed in an exclusive interview with TUDNwhere they claimed that it came to their mind as a last resort and in the absence of answers.

Olympic medal auction

“It occurred to us to say, well, what can be done, we talked about it, we analyzed it, and that’s where the idea to auction the Olympic medal came from, but there is also a story behind this.Gaby Agundes said.

“I think this will be a last resort and hopefully we won’t have to come to this.”, – repeated the aforementioned diver about the auction of Olympic medals.

sports in disrepair

For Alejandra Orozco, this is a new situation that she had to face. “I have not had the opportunity in so many years of my career and experience to see that the sport is like that.”, said.

“There’s a certain part that has to be there, has to support, and this type of support and resources match that, and right now with the lack of movement, with the contraction changes, it was like the swings of an Olympic sport.”.

It should be noted that due to the lack of support from Conade, a well-known Mexican airline will sponsor a trip to the Specialty World Championship, which will be held in Japan.

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