The Insular Federation of Canary Wrestling in Fuerteventura has suspended the final of the Cup Tournament, scheduled for tonight in Tarajalejo, following positive doping tests from two wrestlers of Union Antigua. The match will be rescheduled.
The final of the Canary Wrestling Cup Tournament in Fuerteventura, which was set to pit Maxorata against Union Antigua at the Pedro Sánchez Arena in Tarajalejo tonight, has been provisionally suspended. The Insular Federation of Canary Wrestling in Fuerteventura made the decision after two wrestlers from Union Antigua tested positive in a doping control.
The two athletes, who are provisionally suspended pending the results of a counter-analysis, had competed in two previous matches since being notified of the provisional sanction. The Antigua club had clung to an alleged procedural defect, claiming they were not officially notified, which allowed them to continue wrestling.
The Federation Cites Regulations
In an official statement, the Insular Federation explained that the suspension is due to the need for a resolution from the Canary Wrestling Federation to clarify certain administrative and federative issues. "It is deemed essential to preserve the proper development of the competition, equality among participating clubs, and compliance with current regulations," the text states.
The federative body has not provided further details on the specific reasons that led to the cancellation of the much-anticipated final, but insists that it seeks to ensure that the match is held "with all regulatory and legal guarantees."
Union Antigua in the Eye of the Storm
Union Antigua now faces a complicated scenario. The two wrestlers involved, whose names have not been disclosed, could face sanctions ranging from temporary disqualification to loss of points. The club, for its part, maintains that there was an error in the notification, although the Insular Federation has not confirmed this version.
For the fans of Fuerteventura, the suspension is a cold shower. The final was one of the most awaited events of the season, and many had already purchased their tickets and prepared to travel to Tarajalejo. "It's a shame, but it's better to clarify everything before there is more controversy," comments a Maxorata supporter.
New Date? Next Friday, Possible Solution
The Insular Federation has announced that the new date will be communicated as soon as the resolution from the Canary Wrestling Federation is available. Close sources indicate that next Friday could be the chosen day, provided the counter-analyses are ready and the administrative issues are resolved.
In the meantime, clubs and wrestlers will have to wait. Uncertainty reigns in the arena, and the fans are left wanting to see a match that promised strong emotions. The Federation, for its part, assures that it is working to "protect the integrity and proper functioning of the competition."
