olympic

Joy in Cuban town over Mijain Lopez’ Olympic gold medal

Published on: August 2, 2021
12:48

Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) Happiness and joy have spread on Monday throughout the town of Herradura, in western Pinar del Rio province, the birthplace of Greco-Roman wrestler Mijain Lopez, the only male athlete to hold a gold medal in that individual sport for four Olympic games.

Brazil stands out at Olympic gymnastics

Published on: August 1, 2021
11:04

Tokyo, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Brazil stood out on Sunday in the day of artistic gymnastics at the Tokyo 2020 Games, by winning another gold medal.

Russia wins gold, silver medals in Olympic tennis’ mixed doubles

Published on: August 1, 2021
10:39

Tokyo, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Russia won gold and silver medals in the mixed doubles tennis field for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Cuban athlete Echevarria jumps at Tokyo Olympics

Published on: July 31, 2021
11:21

Tokyo, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuban athlete Juan Miguel Echevarria stunned the athletic world on Saturday after jumping 8.50 meters in his first and only attempt during the men's long jump qualification at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Cuba’s Andy Cruz opens with victory in Olympic boxing contest

Published on: July 31, 2021
08:54

Tokyo, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Andy Cruz beat Luke McCormack, from the United Kingdom, 5-0, and advanced to the boxing quarterfinals in the 63- kilogram division at the 32nd Olympic Games.

Cuban President highlights Alba’s Olympic bronze medal in Taekwondo

Published on: July 27, 2021
13:48

Havana, (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel highlighted the conquest of the island's first medal at the Olympic Games thanks to the performance of Rafael Alba, bronze medalist in taekwondo at Tokyo 2020.

Cuba celebrates Olympic Day of National Rebellionness in Tokyo

Published on: July 26, 2021
12:05

Tokyo, (Prensa Latina) The Cuban delegation that is participating in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games celebrated the island's National Rebellioness Day on Monday and ratified its support to the Revolution.

Olympic torch relay on Tokyo’s streets

Published on: July 9, 2021
12:00

Tokyo, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) The 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic torch relay on Friday arrived in this capital without roadside spectators due to the state of emergency that will be implemented as of next week.

Cuban Olympic runner-up Roberto Hernandez dies

Published on: July 6, 2021
14:44

Havana, (Prensa Latina) Cuban Olympic runner-up in the 4x400-meter relay Roberto Hernandez on Tuesday died in Havana months after suffering a cerebrovascular event that ended up deteriorating his health.

Swimming celebrates and Cuba surpasses 70 qualified athletes to Tokyo

Published on: July 2, 2021
14:01

Havana, (Prensa Latina) Cuba is celebrating the quota granted by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) to Elisbet Gamez and Luis Vega to compete in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

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