The Vice Ministry of Sports in Ecuador has announced that the judicial system has denied a protective action filed by Jorge Delgado Panchana and Jhon Zambrano concerning the recognition of the board of directors of the Ecuadorian Olympic Committee (COE). The ruling was issued by the Civil Judicial Unit based in Quitumbe, Quito, and is seen as a confirmation of the legality of the Vice Ministry's actions in the ongoing dispute over the registration of the COE board. In a statement released on March 10, the Vice Ministry asserted that its decisions are in accordance with the Constitution, the Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation Law, and current regulations. The implications of this ruling suggest that the Vice Ministry's authority over the registration process may hold firm amidst ongoing challenges.

The conflict centers around the legitimization of the current board of directors of the COE, as various stakeholders, including Delgado and Zambrano, have sought to contest the Vice Ministry's decisions. The denial of their protective action indicates a significant legal setback for these challengers, reinforcing the Vice Ministry's position and potentially stabilizing the governance of the Olympic Committee during a critical time for sports development in Ecuador. As the sporting community continues to navigate this discord, the ruling raises important questions about governance and representation within the COE.

Moving forward, the reaffirmation of the Vice Ministry’s actions could have a profound impact on the development of sports in Ecuador, especially as the country prepares for upcoming international competitions. This situation underscores the need for clear governance structures within the COE, and how judicial decisions can influence the landscape of national sports governance. The outcome of this case may set important precedents for future interactions between government authorities and sports organizations in Ecuador.