OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Chilean Olympic Committee and Chilean Equestrian Federation
The Chilean Olympic Committee and the Chilean Equestrian Federation (FEDECH) issue the following statement regarding the recent decision regarding the individual slot for Paris 2024 in the equestrian discipline of Dressage:
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
The Federation Equestre Internationale, FEI, has recently announced its decision to remove Chile from the individual quota for Paris 2024 that it had legitimately obtained in the Dressage discipline, through direct classification at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, and which had even been officially announced and published by the FEI.
This decision – in our opinion – is not consistent with the rules and regulations of fair play and the principles of Olympic movement.
Due to the above, unfortunately we have no choice but to object said decision, to be rectified and adjusted to what should be a correct and harmonious application of the current rules, respecting Chile’s right to have its individual quota for Paris 2024 duly recognized.
We have kindly asked the FEI to reconsider its decision, as there are many arguments and precedents that support Chile’s position, in order to restore Chile to the individual quota. Notwithstanding, our country, if needed, will resort to all necessary international bodies to reverse this decision, which is clearly incorrect and unfair.
Download PDF here: Official Statement COCH & FEDECH.
