2026年贝利金河挑战(Belikin River Challenge Challenge)改用Haulover的路线, 引发环境和文化关切的反弹,
The 2026 Belikin River Challenge’s route change to Haulover sparks backlash over environmental and cultural concerns, with widespread opposition from founders, paddlers, and sponsors.
2026年的Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River挑战面临创始人和参与者的强烈反对,
The 2026 Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge faces backlash from founders and participants who say shifting the finish to Haulover undermines its mission to protect the Belize River’s culture and environment.
共同创始人Luis Garcia和伯利兹独木舟协会副主席Elvin Penner批评这项改变缺乏沟通及利润驱动,
Co-founder Luis Garcia and Belize Canoe Association Vice President Elvin Penner criticize the change as poorly communicated and driven by profit, not purpose.
一项社交媒体调查显示,压倒性反对,支持率不到3%。
A social media survey showed overwhelming opposition, with less than 3% support.
许多划手、赞助商和粉丝表示,如果该路线继续存在将抵制,警告赛事未来面临风险。
Many paddlers, sponsors, and fans say they will boycott if the route stays, warning the event’s future is at risk.