It is a true national disgrace that the so-called José de la Luz Thompson stadium in Chepo, venue for games of the National Youth Baseball Championship, has long been in a state of abandonment bordering on the dangerous. The clearest evidence of this deterioration occurred this weekend, when part of the center field wall collapsed, exposing the deplorable condition of this sports facility. The incident occurred during the youth tournament. Fortunately, the incident did not happen during a game and no injuries were reported, but the risk was evident. Most surprising is that within the stadium itself, the Regional Pandesports Agency operates, which makes it even more incomprehensible that a structure used by young athletes and administrative staff remains without proper maintenance. It is pathetic the drama that the players of the ninth team of East Panama live, forced to train and compete in a facility that is falling apart. Time has passed, promises have remained in the air, and the José de la Luz Thompson stadium continues to deteriorate, while youth sport pays the price of official neglect.
