Widespread fight between delegations marks the departure of the Regional Games in Tupã A widespread fight was recorded on Monday afternoon (20), during the 68th edition of the Regional Games, in Tupã (SP). The confusion involved members of the Taciba (SP) and Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo (SP) delegations. Videos recorded by people in the gym show an exchange of punches and kicks between athletes, members of the technical committees and people watching the volleyball match. (See the video above). ? Join the g1 Bauru and Marília channel on WhatsApp In a statement, the City of Tupã regretted the episode and reported that security forces were called in to reestablish order and guarantee the physical integrity of athletes, managers, employees and the public present. Widespread fight between delegations marks the departure of the Regional Games in Tupã (SP) Social Media/Reproduction According to the Secretary of Sports of Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo, Adriano Campanha, the confusion began after a trial held on Monday morning. According to him, the Sports Court accepted an appeal filed by the Santa Cruz team against the Taciba volleyball team. According to the secretary, after the hearing ended, he and his advisor were intimidated by athletes and members of the rival team's technical committee. Those involved reportedly stated that they would go to the gym to watch the Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo game. Due to the threats, the Military Police were called to the accommodation to provide support. However, during the afternoon match, after the police vehicle left, Taciba's group went to the gym. Still according to the secretary, when he asked the group to leave the venue as they were not part of that round, tempers flared and a general fight broke out between athletes and managers from both delegations. g1 contacted Taciba City Hall to comment on the case, but did not receive a response until the last update of this report. In a statement, the secretary of Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo repudiated the episode and stated that sport should be an environment of inclusion, respect and coexistence.