Response to False Claims Regarding the I Torneo Ciudad de Arrecife 3×3 Memorial Marcial Martín Rodríguez

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Canarias3x3.com, organiser of the I Torneo Ciudad de Arrecife 3×3 Memorial Marcial Martín Rodríguez, wishes to respond to the press release issued by the Arrecife PSOE, which attempts to undermine the event based on false claims.

The opposition councillor, Roy González, purportedly apologised to the family, despite never approaching the sports pavilion or exchanging words with them. The family, for their part, appreciated the tournament’s tribute, remaining unaffected by the unfounded criticisms.

Misleading Claims

Prior to the tournament, González echoed a local club’s publication that criticised the event’s presentation with incorrect information, despite being aware of the truth.

On Sunday, González condemned the fact that “the mayor, Yonathan de León, and the sports councillor, Eli Merino, have featured their images on the trophies.” This is false: the company responsible for the trophies independently delivered them to the pavilion and, after experimenting with new techniques, incorporated photos taken during the tournament’s presentation. The organisation chose to present the trophies promptly, prioritising the participants’ experience over their appearance.

Ignoring Achievements

The councillor failed to mention the certificates awarded to all participants in the inclusive basketball segment, as well as the plaque given to the family of Marcial Martín Rodríguez, demonstrating that his sole interest was to criticise the governing group.

Roy González, who served as the sports councillor until November 2021 and now acts as an opposition councillor, is entitled to his opinions, but not to spread falsehoods. The organisation reiterates that “not everything is acceptable to gain a ‘like’ on social media.”

A Successful Event

Despite the criticisms, the I Torneo 3×3 Ciudad de Arrecife Memorial Marcial Martín Rodríguez was a resounding success, with participation from the majority of teams on the island, prominent inclusivity in basketball, and a heartfelt tribute to the family of Marcial Martín Rodríguez.

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