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Bread and Circus? Yes and no. Many ask that there be shows so that citizens can have distractions amid the isolation and the difficulties that this represents, but it is also about reviving an economic sector that supports many people. Everyone wins if football returns, as requested by a political sector in recent hours.
The new request comes from the representative of the Democratic Center, Margarita Restrepo, who on behalf of her party asked that the Colombian tournament be reactivated, but with radio and open television transmission, as a mechanism to relieve tension in the midst of a health emergency.
“It is necessary that we gradually reactivate different economic, sports and recreational activities. It will take a long time to return to social events and mass gatherings, but it is a priority to guarantee spaces of recreation and fun for the Colombian people,” explained Restrepo, in statements quoted by Caracol Radio.
“Soccer, in particular, is important from a sporting, cultural, social and economic point of view. We cannot forget that 50,000 families depend on this activity. It cannot be suspended and that is why I want to call on the Ministry of Sport and the Health, to review how important it is to give the people this news, “he added.
The congresswoman understands the Government’s concern for the safety of footballers and believes that taking precautions, one can think of the return: “periodic tests every 72 hours, for example, for players and the coaching staff. Having protocols to carry out the game normally , but with adequate measures that allow the friction of the game to not affect the players, “he explained.
The Sports Ministry is already working on the issue with Dimayor but, according to Ernesto Lucena’s statements, there would be no thought of resuming the activity before next August.
