SPORTS

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.

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).

Israel killed 560 members of the sports movement in Gaza

Published on: February 16, 2025
09:42

Ramallah, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) At least 560 members of the sports movement were killed during the Israeli war campaign against the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Palestinian Olympic Committee (POC) denounces today.

Paraguay praises sports cooperation agreements with Cuba

Published on: February 7, 2025
00:15

Asuncion, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Paraguayan Sports Minister Cesar Ramirez expressed satisfaction on Thursday during the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the National Secretariat of Sports and Cuba's National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER).

Cuba: Varadero beach to host Capablanca In Memoriam Tournament

Published on: January 8, 2025
00:45

Matanzas, Cuba, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) The halls of the Solymar-Arenas Blancas and Meliá Internacional hotels, in the Cuban coastal resort of Varadero, will host the Capablanca In Memoriam Chess Tournament, scheduled from May 9 to 19.

Yailena Palomo dreams of good results at World Boxing Championships

Published on: January 8, 2025
00:15

Matanzas, Cuba, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Training three times as much if necessary will be my goal in 2025 in order to get good results at the Women's World Boxing Championships, scheduled for March, Cuban boxer Yailena Palomo confessed.

Veterans from Cuba and the United States to play baseball game

Published on: January 7, 2025
16:02

Havana, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) Veterans from Cuba and the United States will play two friendly games at Havana's Latin American Stadium, the Cuban Baseball Federation announced on Tuesday.

Paraguay vies for youth Olympics and Pan American Games in 2031

Published on: December 29, 2024
09:06

Asuncion, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The Paraguayan Olympic Committee is putting the final touches on Sunday to its candidacy files to host the Youth Olympic Games in 2030 and the Pan American Games in 2031.

Havana gets ready for San Silvestre Race

Published on: December 29, 2024
00:15

Havana, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Havana is getting ready to bid farewell to 2024 with a tradition that combines sports, history and a festive spirit: the San Silvestre Race, scheduled for December 31 at the Ciudad Deportiva coliseum.

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