The National Institute of Sport (IND) of Chile will grant Yasmani Acosta, a Greco-Roman wrestler of Cuban origin, an award of 600 monthly tax units (UTM), equivalent to more than 39 million Chilean pesos, approximately 43,000 dollars, for his silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Acosta, who represented Chile, demonstrated his skill and determination on the mat, facing the legendary Mijaín López, five-time Olympic champion, in a memorable final. Although he fell to López, his performance earned him a well-deserved silver medal, establishing him as one of the best wrestlers in the world.
It is noticeable to compare Acosta's situation with that of Mijaín López in Cuba. Despite being a living legend of the sport, López will not enjoy a similar award in his country.
Most of their financial reward will be withheld by the Cuban government, a common practice that contrasts with the treatment athletes receive in other countries.
Yasmani Acosta (Matanzas, 1987), runner-up in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Paris Olympic Games, made the decision to escape from the Cuban delegation with which he attended the Pan American Games in Chile in 2015.
The Cuban had the support of the Chilean fighter Andrés Ayub, with whom he maintains a good friendship to this day.
The Chile Team celebrated in style at these Olympic Games thanks to the outstanding performances of its athletes. In addition to Acosta, Francisca Crovetto made history by winning the gold medal in Skeet Shooting, causing the national anthem of Chile to resonate in the French capital.
The success of Yasmani Acosta not only celebrates a personal victory but also highlights the differences in state support for athletes between Chile and Cuba, emphasizing the importance of recognition and fair reward for effort and dedication in high-performance sports.
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