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Sport and Politics: a Catalan Olympic Medalist Was Rejected by His People for Opposing Independence Ideology

Summary by Doble Amarilla
The appointment of Saúl Craviotto as a proclaimer of Lleida’s major festival sparked a strong controversy in the Catalan city. A total of 23 Spanish, cultural and political social organizations publicly expressed their rejection of the City Council’s decision, arguing that the former athlete maintains political positions that “do not represent” an important part of local society. The winner of six Olympic medals in canoeing and current member of…
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The appointment of Saúl Craviotto as a proclaimer of Lleida’s major festival sparked a strong controversy in the Catalan city. A total of 23 Spanish, cultural and political social organizations publicly expressed their rejection of the City Council’s decision, arguing that the former athlete maintains political positions that “do not represent” an important part of local society. The winner of six Olympic medals in canoeing and current member of…

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Doble Amarilla broke the news on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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