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The Mexico softball team was admired during their participation in Tokyo 2020 , but after finishing fourth in the Olympic tournament, an uncomfortable situation triggered criticism: part of his clothing was found abandoned in the Olympic Village . Danielle O’Toole, one of the most prominent players, explained what happened, and also said goodbye to the Aztec team.
O’Toole, pitcher , published a post in both English and Spanish to vent after the bitter moments lived after his participation in Tokyo 2020.
In the first instance, he showed us all his playing shirts for the Mexican team. She assured that neither she nor her companions threw them away: “ The amount of hateful comments and threats that we have all received from people who suppose that we throw everything away is heartbreaking “.
Explained that left some lining garments in Tokyo , garments that he could not keep in the only suitcase that was allowed. Despite this, he did not justify himself and apologized for what happened.
“ This A group of women overcame huge obstacles and put everything on the line to represent Mexico with pride… I loved putting on the shirt and showing everyone what Mexico is made of. Carrying Mexico across my chest has been an honor and a privilege “, said O’Toole.
His letter concludes with a message saying goodbye to the Mexican softball team with just 27 years: “ I played my last game for Mexico. My white shirt has dirt and tears from our last game and will continue like this forever “.
She repeatedly pointed out how proud she is to be Mexican and to represent her country. This is how he seems to write the end of his active career with the Aztec team. Emotional ending that shows his pride, as well as his affection for a country from which he received the best and the worst in a matter of days.