As the allegations and their seriousness against Melqui Galvão continue to mount, his son – Mica Galvão – has decided to issue a public statement concerning the matter.

According to multiple reports, Galvão was taken into custody in Manaus following allegations made by three female students.
As the investigation progressed, authorities identified additional alleged victims, including one who was reportedly just 12 years old at the time of the alleged incidents.

Here is what Mica had to say:

It’s difficult to find words for a moment like this.

My father, Melqui Galvão, was the one who first put me on the mat as a child. He was the one who taught me to fight, to compete, to respect my opponent, and to have character.
Everything I’ve achieved in life bears his hand.

My gratitude and my love for him are real and unchanged.
At the same time, I feel obligated to be honest: let the facts be investigated seriously and let Justice fulfill its role.

He continued to emphasize that justice must prevail:

As a person, I repudiate any form of harassment or violence against women and children — this is a value I carry with me and that admits no exception.

On a personal level, however, it is a very difficult situation for Mica…
And yet, he promises to keep shining light on the most important things:

I don’t have answers to everything right now.
I’m processing this as a son, as an athlete, and as a human being.

What I know is that I have responsibilities to the people who believe in me, to the team that means so much to so many athletes.
And it is for them that I direct my energy now.

I move forward with the same respect and dedication as always.

 

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