2024-03-17 18:13:06
In an unfortunate episode of violence at the El Campín stadium in Bogotá, fans of Independiente Santa Fe and Deportes Tolima were involved in a confrontation that left several people injured and material damage. The violent event tarnished a sporting event that until then stood out for its football quality.
The incident, which took place during a match that ended in a 1-1 draw, began with the theft of a Tolima fans’ flag, which unleashed a series of violent reactions among fans.
The confrontation arose specifically in the northern and northeastern stands, when Santa Fe fans stole a “rag” belonging to the Bogotá branch of the Vinotinto Sur Revolution, which was displayed in the area assigned to visitors. This act was captured by the security cameras of the sports venue, where the exact moment of the robbery that started the fight was left.
“Such was the force with which they pulled her that the moorings burst, they remained stuck to the railing,” said a user identified as Mateo Duque, a direct witness of the incident, through his profile on X.
The theft soon provoked a strong reaction from the Tolima fans, who tried to recover their flag and reacted with an escalation of violence that lasted for several minutes and forced referee Wílmar Roldán to temporarily interrupt the match.
During this chaos, the throwing of chairs was observed and the evacuation of minors from the conflict area was reported, while the National Police intervened to calm things down.
Santa Fe-Tolima fans attacks in El Campín.
Photo: Blu Radio.
Mayor’s Office ruled on the riots in El Campín
The mayor of Bogotá, Carlos Fernando Galán, strongly condemned the riots through his profile on X (formerly Twitter), announcing punitive measures once morest those responsible.
“The disturbances that occurred today in El Campín are unacceptable. We are working with the Police and the IDRD to identify and punish each of those responsible for the events,” said the district president in a statement that evidenced the commitment of the authorities. venues to preserve integrity and peace at future sporting events.
Photo: capture X @CarlosFGalan
Consequences of the fights in El Campín
As a direct result of the violence that arose, the Bogotá Vinotinto Presente group decided to cease its activities, marking a significant precedent in the culture of barrismo and evidencing the deep mark that these events leave on the fans and in the Colombian soccer environment.
“With gigantic shame we apologize to all of Los Tolimas. Until today we are Bogotá Vinotinto Pte,” was the statement issued by the group, expressing its irrevocable dissolution given the seriousness of the events.
Tolima fans trill due to riots in El Campín
Photo: account X @rinconvinotinto.
This meeting, which at times shined due to the sporting spectacle offered by both teams, was overshadowed by an episode that reflects the challenges that Colombian soccer still faces in terms of security and coexistence.
The late intervention of logistics personnel and police forces was criticized. In addition, the need to improve security protocols at large events was highlighted to prevent situations of this nature from being repeated.
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