“With the recent events in her state, Vivi also chose to direct her time and efforts to help those who face difficulties due to the impacts of the disaster, thus precluding any possibility of participating in the selective,” said the agency that handles the career. her..
According to the CBDA, the competition program will be readjusted exclusively for the team, as soon as the Rio Grande do Sul team is able to move from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro. “The disputes will be separated and discussed directly with the Rio Grande do Sul team”, explained the confederation.
In practice, athletes should have the right to take time, swimming alone. And this result would be valid for the general classification of the competition.
“With this decision, CBDA will give the same opportunity to everyone in the Single Selective as established in the notice. This decision will not bring benefits or harm to the GNU team or any team, as all athletes will go through the same stages of competition”, explained the confederation.
Yesterday, when they should have arrived in Rio, the GNU swimmers were at the club headquarters organizing the accommodation that was set up to receive the homeless. According to the GNU, around 280 people are being welcomed at the Ginásio Bolha, at the Moinhos de Vento headquarters.
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