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French court cancels construction of controversial Olympic project

Published on: September 20, 2021
11:25

Paris, Sept 20 (Prensa Latina) This capital's administrative court of appeal on Monday suspended the construction permit of a training pool for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which means the destruction of an area with a high ecosocial value.

Diaz-Canel praises Cuba’s results at Tokyo 2020

Published on: August 9, 2021
13:37

Havana, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Monday praised the work by the Cuban delegation at Tokyo 2020, where Cuba improved its results at Olympic Games.

Olympic bronze for Cuban Salas in freestyle wrestling

Published on: August 7, 2021
10:44

Tokyo, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuban wrestler Reineris Salas won the bronze medal today in the 97 kilogram freestyle division at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Cuba’s Prime Minister congratulates Olympic delegation

Published on: August 6, 2021
17:40

Tokyo, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Prime Minister Manuel Marrero congratulated on Friday boxer Julio Cesar la Cruz and the whole delegation for their excellent performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Cuba gives its best Olympic performance since 2004

Published on: August 6, 2021
13:03

Tokyo, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) With the victory of boxer Julio Cesar La Cruz on Friday, Cuba won its sixth gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, being its best performance since Athens 2004.

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.

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