The last year of Ana Gabriela Guevara at the head of the National Commission of Physical Culture and Sports (Conade) was plagued by controversiesespecially due to the differences he had with the president of the Mexican Olympic Committee (COM), María José Alcaláand with several athletes who accused her of not giving them scholarships or taking them awaywhile she indulged herself.
However, with the change of government and the arrival of Rommel Pacheco Marrufo ―Yucatecan who was in the PRI, PAN and finally jumped to Morena― to said organization, the conflictive panorama seems to be diluted and now the new head of sport in Mexico dared to throw a hint at Ana Guevarahere are the details.
First a little context, because prior to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games it was evident distant relationship (sometimes even messy) that they had Conade and the COM during that period, since an alleged reservation for the then sports director in a luxury hotel for the summer games was leaked.
Both officials exchanged statements and accusations about the reservation that was denied Conade to pay.
However, while Ana Guevara was relieved of her position, María José Alcalá She was re-elected as president of the COM for the beginning of this administration.
Rommel Pacheco threw this hint at Ana Guevara after controversy in Conade
The Olympic diver acknowledged—at the end of the ceremony to appoint president of the COM—that one of his responsibilities is “heal” the relationship between Conade and the Mexican Olympic Committee.
Without directly mentioning Ana Guevara, he did make it clear that he wants those bad experiences from the previous administration to be erased.
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“I am sure that with these years of experience and the past Olympic Games, where excellent results were obtained, there are some things that can still be taken advantage of. And He has a friend, he has an ally, which is the Conade. I come to form a team and also work with the federations,” he stated before several media outlets.
“The message I have is one of unity, to heal this friendship of Conade and COM” 🗣️
Rommel Pacheco is committed to maintaining a positive relationship with María José Alcalá, president of the COM 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/OcAAcM5rEr
— Universal Sports (@UnivDeportes) October 28, 2024
Now the work will be less tortuous: María José Alcalá
Likewise, María José Alcalá also expressed the tenor about the future of the relationship between both Mexican sports organizations. The first thing she highlighted is that she is happy to work with Rommel Pacheco.
“The Committee will always be willing to work with a man like Rommel and a woman like Paola (Longoria) who have all my love, my respect and my admiration. And then let’s give it, because then they are going to complain to us about why they don’t win medals,” he expressed.
Finally, she also took the opportunity to hint at the difficult months she experienced when Ana Guevara directed Conade.
“It gives me great pleasure because I think that now the work will be less tortuous with CONADE and with the legislative power, then, let it be for the good of the sport, its athletes, its coaches. And that a different story begins to be told than the one we had.”
🎙️ @Rommel_Pacheconew owner of @CONADE happiness to @maryjosealcala for her re-election as president of the @COM_Mexico and shows its willingness to heal the relationship with institutions and federations, with the priority of facilitating the path for athletes. @LaRazon_mx pic.twitter.com/bMqySYPSTe
— Claudia Ruiz (@YuyisRuiz) October 29, 2024
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**Rommel Pacheco’s Indirect Comments to Ana Guevara Amid Controversy at Conade**
Recently, a notable exchange occurred between prominent figures in Mexican sports governance, specifically between Rommel Pacheco, the newly appointed president of the Mexican Olympic Committee (COM), and Ana Guevara, the former head of the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports (Conade). The tension arose following Guevara’s departure from her position and accusations related to budget reservations that were previously denied by Conade.
During a ceremony for the inauguration of new COM leadership, Pacheco acknowledged the importance of mending the relationship between Conade and the COM, hinting at past difficulties without naming Guevara directly. He emphasized his experience from prior Olympic events and expressed a strong desire to create a collaborative environment.
Pacheco stated, “I come to form a team and also work with the federations,” indicating his commitment to unity and collaboration in Mexican sports. Meanwhile, María José Alcalá, re-elected as president of the COM, expressed optimism about working alongside Pacheco, affirming her excitement for a cooperative future.
This dynamic suggests a potential shift in attitude and strategy for Mexican sports administration, as both leaders want to move forward positively from past controversies. The assertion of unity and collaboration signals a hopeful outlook for the sports community in Mexico under their leadership.
