The National Baseball Series continues to make headlines for its poor management. The latest incident is the suspension of the game between Pinar del Río and Artemisa on Tuesday, allegedly due to "poor field conditions."
Facebook user Osbel Benítez Polo had previously reported a gasoline shortage that threatened the scheduled game between the Vegueros and the Artemisa team. In response, the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation (INDER) issued an official statement on social media. They confirmed that a team of experts inspected Capitán San Luis Stadium and found the field to be in poor condition.
"The clay is wet, the grass is tall and damp. The decision was made to not start the game to prevent injuries and damage to the event," the official statement read.
Despite the response from the Pinar del Río government and INDER, the ongoing energy crisis in Cuba has been affecting sports events on the island for months. INDER announced in March that all games in the National Baseball Series would be held at 2:00 p.m. due to the energy situation. This measure followed the temporary suspension of all sports events in February due to low fuel availability.
Government restrictions due to the fuel shortage are increasing and significantly disrupting daily activities and public events.
Impact of Fuel Shortage on Sports Events in Cuba
The following questions and answers provide additional insights into how the ongoing fuel crisis in Cuba is affecting sports events and other public activities.
Why was the game between Pinar del Río and Artemisa suspended?
The game was suspended due to poor field conditions, including wet clay and tall, damp grass, which posed a risk of injury and event disruption.
How is the fuel shortage impacting sports events in Cuba?
The fuel shortage has led to the rescheduling of games to earlier times and the temporary suspension of all sports events. This has created significant disruptions in the normal scheduling and execution of these events.
What measures has INDER taken to address the energy crisis?
INDER announced that all games in the National Baseball Series would be held at 2:00 p.m. to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis. This measure followed the suspension of sports events in February due to low fuel availability.