Eggs, Chairs, and Chants: The Tumultuous Night at Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata

Picture this: It's October 30, 2025, and the scene at Polideportivo Víctor Nethol is less a sports assembly and more a chaotic mashup of a rock concert and a WWE wrestling match. With approximately 1,100 to 1,300 socios in attendance, the annual General Assembly of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata quickly devolved into a real-life game of Survivor: Club Edition. Armed not with torches, but with eggs, bottles, and chairs, disgruntled members expressed their dissatisfaction in a manner that would make even the most dramatic soap opera look tame.

The meeting, spearheaded by Mariano Cowen, the club president who had already declared he wouldn't run for re-election, was meant to address the club's woes—both sporting and financial. But it seems the socios took a cue from Game of Thrones and decided to go full 'Red Wedding'. The chants of Que se vayan todos ("They all must go") reverberated through the hall, echoing the sentiment of a fanbase fed up with the current regime.

In a turn of events that would make even the most seasoned crisis manager cringe, the assembly was temporarily suspended due to security concerns as the board members were forced to evacuate the stage. Despite the pandemonium, the financial balance was approved, though the memory and budget reports were shot down faster than a bad idea in a brainstorming session.

This gathering will go down in Gimnasia's history as one of the most controversial and chaotic. It wasn't just a meeting; it was an episode of The Real Club Members of La Plata, with media coverage capturing every dramatic twist and turn. No direct quotes from officials emerged due to the pandemonium, but the palpable public anger was well-documented, making it clear that the discontent wasn't just a whisper in the wind.

The executive president's decision not to seek re-election only added fuel to the fire, setting the stage for what could be described as the ultimate season finale. In the world of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, this was not just an assembly; it was a statement, a turning point, and a clear message that the status quo was no longer acceptable. As the dust settles, one thing is certain: the next chapter will be one to watch.