Sports

Suspension of Russian and Belarussian athletes extended

Published on: March 25, 2025
11:01

Moscow, March 25 (Prensa Latina) The head of the International Association of Athletics Federations (World Athletics), Sebastian Coe, confirmed today the suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions, TASS reported.

Pinar del Río, new Cuban women’s volleyball champion

Published on: March 22, 2025
15:50

Camagüey, Cuba, March 23 (PL) The Pinar del Río volleyball players were proclaimed Cuban national champions here today after sweeping Havana in the final with scores of 25-16, 25-22, and 25-14.

Yumilka Ruíz: “The championship aims to revitalize Cuban volleyball”

Published on: March 22, 2025
11:13

Camagüey, Cuba, March 22 (Prensa Latina) On the sidelines of the current Cuban Women's National Volleyball Championship in Camagüey, Yumilka Ruíz, the sport's commissioner, addressed the challenges and strategy for revitalizing the sport today.

Cuban judoka Del Toro wins bronze at Tbilisi Judo Grand Slam

Published on: March 22, 2025
10:10

Tbilisi, March 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuban judoka Maylín del Toro climbed onto the podium today in the 63 kilogram category at the Tbilisi Grand Slam, defeating Israeli Gili Sharir in one of the bronze medal matches.

Cuba congratulates Kirsty Coventry, elected IOC president

Published on: March 20, 2025
14:02

Havana, March 20 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Olympic Committee (COC) and the president of INDER, Osvaldo Vento Montiller, today congratulated former Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry, after becoming the first woman elected IOC president.

UPEC to award Sports Journalism Contest winners

Published on: March 11, 2025
08:26

Havana, Mar 11 (Prensa Latina) The Union of Cuban Journalists (UPEC) will award in this capital on Tuesday the winners of the Jose Gonzalez Barros 2024 National Sports Journalism Contest, in the context of the Press Day celebrations.

Cuba’s Alberto Juantorena receives Doctorate Honoris Causa

Published on: March 7, 2025
17:03

Havana, Mar 7 (Prensa Latina) In a private ceremony by family decision, two-time Cuban Olympic champion Alberto Juantorena on Friday received the Doctorate Honoris Causa, granted by the Manuel Fajardo University of Physical Culture and Sports Sciences (UCCFD).

Sierra Leone and Cuba sign sports cooperation agreement

Published on: February 26, 2025
17:16

Havana, Feb 26 (Prensa Latina) Sierra Leone and Cuba are committed to strengthening sports ties after the signing of a cooperation agreement on Wednesday to promote participation in events, sharing knowledge and carried out other projects.

Salaries will increase in the Cuban Elite Baseball League

Published on: February 26, 2025
00:16

Havana, Feb 26 (Prensa Latina) Athletes and coaches will earn a higher salary in the upcoming Cuban Elite Baseball League, the treasurer of the Cuban Baseball Federation, Luis Daniel del Risco, announced on Tuesday.

Cuba inaugurates International Sports Fair

Published on: February 25, 2025
01:00

Havana, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) The International Sports Fair was inaugurated in this capital on Monday, as part of the events to celebrate the 64th anniversary of the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER).

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