Jiu-Jitsu champions will return to the country thanks to the support of the parents of their educational center

the test they live in two junior jiu-jitsu champions who have been stuck in Sao Paulo since last Tuesday after representing Peru at the World Championships in this discipline, seems to be coming to an end.

As noted Jorge Bardalesthe father of champions Jorge (17) and Angel (11), parents of the educational center where their children study, managed to raise money for return tickets to the country, each costing $960.

“True, we didn’t have tickets to return, but thank God today for the management that the parents of my children’s school are doing in Trujillo and thanks to the cooperation of other kind people, we have already completed the purchase of tickets and we leave tomorrow (Friday) at 14:00. from Sao Paulo to Lima,” said bards.

We will remind, last Tuesday the father of minors told in RPP news who managed to pay for a ticket from Trujillo to Sao Paulo at his own expense and with the support of employees PNP Police Station Buenos Aires, from the area of ​​Trujillo Victor Larco Herrera. However, despite the fact that his sons won the tournament, he did not receive any state support for his return.

“We came from Trujillo for them to participate in the world championship and win the championship. We had difficulties because we did not issue a return ticket, but thank God, the payment for the ticket has already passed,” he said.

Visiting a compatriot

As noted bardalyhis children approached the Peruvian Ju-Jitsu Sports Federation for support, but received no response, so even living in a Brazilian city was in question.

“We are in the home of the Peruvian national champion, who provided us with accommodation and food. We are happy because right now we have confidence that we can return,” said the father of the champions.

At the time of closing this note, the relevant government authorities have still not responded regarding any assistance to cover the expenses of both minors.

“Despite the circumstances, we were able to show solidarity with the cause of this family, who found themselves under the street, in the rain, with a few coins that were not even enough for a bed. The cost of living here is quite high, ”said the owner of the house in the city of St. Sao Paulo in which they remain placed.

At the tournament Jorge Bardales proclaimed champion in the 84 kg category; and Angel won the gold medal in the 55 kg category. Both athletes will now be able to return to the country and celebrate with their loved ones.