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Maica García to sue Astralpool Sabadell over maternity case

Overview

Olympic and world champion water polo player Maica García is pursuing legal action against Astralpool Sabadell following the club’s decision not to renew her contract after her maternity leave.

García, who spent 32 years with the institution, alleges the non-renewal violates labor protections for professional athletes. Specifically, she cites Article 6 bis of Royal Decree 1006/1985, as incorporated by Organic Law 2/2024, which she asserts mandates a contract extension for athletes who give birth during a natural season.

The athlete reported experiencing deep emotional distress and anxiety, noting that she was only informed of her dismissal by human resources after her contract had already expired. García stated her intention to fight for the rights of future generations of mother athletes.

While the legal dispute continues, García has signed with CN Sant Andreu and remains focused on her professional career, with the goal of competing in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Entities

Maica García · Club Natació Sabadell · CN Sant Andreu · CN Sabadell · Astralpool Sabadell

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Maica García to sue Astralpool Sabadell over maternity contract dispute

    Olympic water polo champion Maica García is taking legal action against Astralpool Sabadell, alleging the club violated maternity protection laws by not renewing her contract.

  2. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Maica García leaves Club Natació Sabadell after contract non-renewal

    Olympic water polo champion Maica García is leaving Club Natació Sabadell after the club declined to renew her contract, ending a career with the institution that began when she was four years old.

Sources

deultimominuto.net · elnacional.cat · ilpallonegonfiato.it · isabadell.cat · marca.com · montecristinoticias.com · mundodeportivo.com · semana.es · vilaweb.com

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