Richie had to read a speech about fair play before the meeting between Monterrey and Lobos Buap, two soccer teams from the Mexican league.
However, when faced with a large crowd of people, He got very nervous. So the referee, Eduardo Galván Basulto, He approached the child with Down syndrome and encouraged him to finish reading it.
The video of the moment, where you can see the patience and success he had with the child has become viral in social networks, such as an example of inclusion in sport.
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The gesture of the Mexican collegiate was applauded in the stadium and later on social networks, as published by Billy Escobar, sports journalist, along with the video that reproduces the moment he qualifies as "the best moment of the day".
"To include is not to let them pass, is to welcome them, is to support them."
The best moment of the day. To include is not to let them pass, is to welcome them, is to support them.
- Billy Escobar 🏹 (@ BillyEscobar7) February 11, 2019
From 💯 the referee and the fans. #SienteTuLiga pic.twitter.com/kXJaSQePhT
Such was the avalanche of congratulations, that the referee ended up thanking the words of praise on his Twitter account, where he explains that his only intention was that "The boy would leave the stadium happy and satisfied with his work as a party ambassador."
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the good comments you have made to me, both in social networks and in person, my only intention was for the child to leave the stadium happy and satisfied with his work as ambassador of the party. I send you a strong hug. 🙏🏻
- Edú GB (@ edugabe2) February 12, 2019
And precisely one of the comments to his tweet came from the mother of little Richie, who describes his performance as "a great example of inclusion" And gives "infinite thanks" For helping your son.
Hello! I'm Richie's mom, the ambassador boy. Thank you for your great support and patience. I was very excited to be an ambassador, practiced long before the event. With so many people, microphones and players in front of him, he got nervous. Great example of inclusion🙏🏼
- ale ancira (@aleancira) February 12, 2019
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