The neglect and abandonment of the Alicante facilities by the municipality is particularly reflected in the athletics stadium currently being built. indicates an alarming state of neglect. What was once a comfortable and clean facility is now more an abandoned forest Not a suitable place for sports practice. Entering their facilitydesolation and degradation becomes apparent, creating a feeling of anger among athletics wearers and lovers. So, day by day, it’s getting worse as time goes on.
Years ago, this athletics stadium lost its approval due to his bad conditionHowever, since even the stands are not safe, it is unthinkable to have any competition there. Damage and lack of maintenance have transformed what used to be an elite training ground into an uninhabitable environment. The track, which used to be a smooth ground suitable for speed and endurance races, is now full of bumps and crevices favoring injuries, as well as hindering the performance of athletes. These obstacles not only limit your performance but also increase your risk of injury.
This lack of care it also allowed the grass to grow uncontrollably in the stadium. What was once a manicured lawn that even Hercules trained has now turned into an overgrown forest. The lines that used to demarcate the different athletic disciplines are barely visible, covered by the vegetation that occupies the ground. High and long jumpers encounter natural obstacles rather than clear markings on the ground. Even the areas reserved for the launch have grown.
This ugly situation has led many athletes and coaches to look for alternatives outside the Tossal stadium. In order to train and compete in the most favorable conditions, they had to resort to tracks in other cities and even private facilities.
The City Council wants to put an end to this scenario and It plans to start this Wednesday, with lawn landscaping in urgent action.
Toni Gallego is aware of the problem
Toni Gallego, Member of Parliament for SportsIt is clear that one of his priorities in the first days of his appointment was to improve the sports facilities and especially the athletics stadium. The mayor hopes the ring will be perfectly restored by early 2024 so that the track can be approved and be able to compete again in competitions. Gallego feels that the current situation is not due to the abandonment of the municipality, but to the abandonment of the previous competition, so public administrative deadlines have forced them to wait for a new competition to go out to tender for the conversion of the athletics stadium. What the mayor has said clearly is that the works must be done “at once”.