The death of this young athlete of 30 yearsa native of Rondonopolisnot only generated pain among their colleagues and loved ones, but also strong criticisms of the event organizers and the regulatory framework that governs bodybuilding competencies.
The incident occurred in a scenario that, according to authorities of the sector, It does not have the official support of the agencies They control this discipline.
For this reason, the case lit the alarms regarding the Proliferation of independent competitions That, without the minimum guarantees of medical prevention and assistance, they expose athletes to extreme risks. Wanderson’s tragedy that Many warned as possible.
The death of Wenderson da Silva Moreira
The athlete participated in Pantanal Contestcompetition that was held in Mato Grosso Do Sul and that is promoted as a preliminary instance to enter events such as Mr. Olympia Brazil and Arnold Classic South America.
After completing his third routine on stage, Wanderson He decompensated behind the scenes. Witnesses pointed out that he had already shown signs of weakness before collapsing.
According to the organizers, The athlete suffered cardiorespiratory arrest. Emergency services performed resuscitation maneuvers for about an hour and twenty minutes, but failed to restore their vital signs.
“With great sadness we bring the news of the loss of our great Wanderson athlete, who yesterday He got sick in his third consecutive competition in Campo Grande, did not resist and died“, indicated in an official statement those responsible for the event.
In the same text, they assured that “In less than 20 seconds our paramedics and ambulance team was in the care of the athleteand in less than five minutes two SAMU units were added with intensive care. However, despite all efforts, it was not possible to save it. “
The word of their relatives
The shock was felt strongly among his training partners. His physical trainer, even in shock, wrote on his social networks: “I have no words to describe the deep sadness And shock that I still feel. He was not just an athlete, he was a great friend, a family man, a man with a big heart who was always willing to help those who needed him. “
“We can only regret your loss and ask God to Consue especially to your family and all of us. You are and will always be part of our team and family, “he concluded.
Several Wanderson teammates expressed their pain with messages such as “Rest in peace, Guerrero” Or “I can’t believe that the child I met, he left with so many dreams ahead.”
Wanderson left his wife, Jaquelliny Carvalhoand its Two young children. Three days before the competition, I had published on Instagram a photo with a message that now resonates with pain: “Today I came without you, but I will do my best to take one more home,” referring to the Tantheal of the Pantanal Contest.
Although in his social networks he showed enthusiasm for competition, The day of the event confessed to feel badaccording to a friend who accompanied him. Despite being hypertensive, he decided to move forward with the participation, a decision that ended in tragedy.
This episode intensified the criticism of the Pantanal Contestcreated in 2021 by the National Physics Committee (NPC). This organization is not accredited by the Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness of Mato Grosso Do Sul (IFBB-MS)officially recognized entity to control competences.
The president of the IFBB-MS questioned the event
The president of the IFBB-MS, Amado Mourahe hardly questioned the development of the event: “There are other organizations that also carry out bodybuilding championships, but are not officially recognized. These events usually They are carried out only with the objective of raising money, generating visibility and distributing trophieswithout offering support in the construction of the career of the athletes, “he said.
The leader also explained that, although the Federation demands previous medical check -ups and the signing of responsibility exemptions, “in a competition, I am not responsible for what someone consumes. The athlete must supervise himself, together with the coach. As a federation, we cannot guarantee or control what each athlete uses. “
The most striking was that, Despite the death of the competitor, the organization decided to continue with the usual schedule of the tournament. This decision generated a wave of indignation in social networks.
Source: Ambito
