2021 was not only about Covid-19 and the vaccination process. There were other topics of interest to our readers. In terms of sports, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were held, which had been postponed by the pandemic. We invite you to know which were the 10 most read sports notes.
1. The 10 positive and negative points of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Among the benefits that the Tokyo Olympics brought are: record number of sponsorships, awareness about the Coronavirus and how to continue living without being eradicated, urban improvements in Japan outside of sports facilities, resulting in higher jobs.
On the negative side, for the first time the stadiums were empty to avoid the risk of contagion. Despite this, new strains emerged that spread through different nations. The rebound in cases was more costly than the cancellation of the Olympic tournament.
2. NFL in Mexico: X-ray of the fans
Mexico continues to be one of the countries with the most followers of the NFL. Mexican professional football fans are favored by the Pittsburgh Steelers, followed by the Dallas Cowboys. And 6 out of 10 bet on this sport.
3. Top 10: the world’s most indebted clubs
In 2021 European soccer teams did not go through good financial times. They have debts between 200 and 900 million euros. According to an analysis by the consulting firm KPMG, the most indebted team is Tottenham Hotspur of Great Britain.
4. Shortage of medals due to desk conflicts and planning
The Mexican delegation that attended the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games did not have an outstanding performance. In obtaining medals they had their second worst performance in the last 25 years.
Athletes who had previously been on the podium, such as Yahel Castillo, Alejandra Valencia and Jorge Orozco, did not have the expected result.
5. Conor McGregor tops Forbes list of highest paid athletes
Above footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor was the highest paid athlete, according to Forbes. McGregor earned 180 million dollars, this income includes sales for his Whiskey brand, his sponsorships, salaries, prizes and bonuses obtained in 12 months.
In second place in income, was Messi when he was still a forward for the Barcelona team.
6. Flags in Sports: Pro-Trumps and Supremacists
Support for the reelection of Donald Trump transcended the political realm. In sports there were several who showed their sympathy for the ideas that the Republican represents. Among them are: Mike Tyson (boxer), Tom Brady (NFL player), Pete Rose (baseball player) and Dennis Rodman (basketball player).
In addition, throughout the history of sport, there have been several signs of racism, not only during the period in which Trump ruled the United States.
7. Julio Urías, the youngest and highest paid Mexican in the Major Leagues
Julio Urías, a 24-year-old Mexican pitcher with only three playing in the major leagues, earned a salary of more than $ 3 million. Urías, a native of Sinaloa, plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
8. Athletes accuse Conade of lack of support
Those selected for the Tokyo Olympic Games denounced that the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports did not provide them with support to continue their training.
Athletes from different disciplines went to the Chamber of Deputies, where they affirmed that in Mexico there is no support plan for sport.
9. Formula 1: teams, salaries and all the data for 2021
While in 2020, as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, 17 Formula 1 Grand Prix were held, in 2021 23 were scheduled, including the debut of Saudi Arabia and the repetition in Mexico. Pilots range in age from 20 to 41 and earn annual salaries of up to $ 55 million.
The highest paid driver is the Englishman Lewis Hamilton, followed on the list by Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel.
10. Plaza México reopens its doors
The Plaza de Toros México reopened its doors after being closed due to Covid-19 and the restrictions imposed. The reopening had a limited capacity and carrying out health protocols such as the use of face masks and the application of antibacterial gel. Businessmen and authorities worked together to be able to operate the site.
Reference-www.eleconomista.com.mx