After being criticized for leaving uniforms in trash bins at the Olympic Village, Danielle O'Toole (pitcher) posted an Instagram apology.O'Toole apologized in English and Spanish. She also included a photo showing jerseys that were dated July 31, 2021. O'Toole stated that she brought home her jerseys, but that she accepts "responsibility" to have some clothes left in Tokyo. O'Toole stated that she was able to fit everything in the one allowed suitcase, as international shipping options at Olympic Village didn't include boxes.She wrote, "We should have asked more questions and looked into donating. Anything except leaving them the same way as we did. For that, I am extremely sorry."O'Toole pitched a complete game against Mexico in their 3-2 loss to Canada in bronze-medal. She went 0-2 with a 1.24 ERA in 17 innings at the Games. O'Toole said that she was not disrespectful of the act and that they have been receiving a lot of criticism.She wrote, "Wearing Mexico across the chest has been an honour and a privilege." "I wouldn't throw anything away with malicious intention or to disrespect the country that we have worked so hard for."Brianda Tamara Cruz, boxer, posted photos of softball uniforms she claimed were dumped at the Olympic Village. 14 of the 15 members of Team Mexico were born in the United States.Cruz tweeted, "This uniform represents years and effort, sacrifice, and tears." "All Mexican athletes long to wear this uniform with dignity. Today, sadly, the Olympic Village's Mexican softball team disposed of it."Carlos Padilla Becerra is the president of the Mexican Olympic Committee. He said to ESPN that it was regrettable that the uniforms were left in an inconvenient place, like the trash, and instead used bedspreads from Olympic Village.O'Toole claimed that players were subject to "hateful, threatening comments" when the story became popular. She said that the sheet she received came in a travel bag and she assumed it was a present.In her post, O'Toole, 27, said that she had played her last game for Mexico. Mexico made its debut in softball at Tokyo Olympics.She wrote, "My white jersey has dirt from the last game and will remain that way forever." Because we accomplished something significant, I will hang my jerseys in mine. Because I am proud of my Mexican heritage. Proud to be Mexican. Proud to be a representative of Mexico.
