During a conference held on Thursday, January 18, Ciro Solano Hurtado, President of the Colombian Olympic Committee, spoke about the challenges and strategies in the fight to regain the headquarters of the Colombian Olympic Committee. Pan American Games 2027which Barranquilla lost a few weeks ago.
Faced with the crucial question of whether Barranquilla has already re-presented itself as a venue for the sporting events, Solano explained the complexity of the situation, stating that they cannot officially present themselves, because “it would be absurd”, taking into account the reasons why it was withdrawal first.
However, he emphasized the tireless struggle being waged with “solid arguments” to convince the Executive Committee Panama Sports and seek the return of headquarters. The deadline to keep pushing and keep that “light of hope” burning until the sports organization makes a decision, as mentioned, could be next Sunday, January 28.
“We are fighting with other arguments to have the headquarters returned to us. It is a light of hope. It is difficult, we have to convince the Executive Committee of Panam Sports and we will take that step,” said the president of the National Olympic Committee.
About the possibility of increasing the ‘chances’ through the help and intervention of the doctor Luis Alberto MorenoSolano Hurtado acknowledged that Moreno is an important figure on the Colombian sports field. Therefore, he hinted at the possibility of cooperation, emphasizing Moreno’s willingness to contribute in any way.
Faced with competition from other cities, Lima and Asunción, which have already participated in the new process to organize the Pan American Games, Solano emphasized the autonomy of Panam Sports when making decisions. While acknowledging the possibility of losing the venue if the selection process continues with other countries, the president of the Colombian Olympic Committee reiterated that he will maintain hope until January 28.
Source: El heraldo
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