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CNAA plans extensive program of events on its 25th anniversary

Published on: November 28, 2024
00:15

Havana, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) The National Commission for the Care of Athletes (CNAA) will implement an extensive program of events on its 25th anniversary, its president, Wilmer Lewis, said at a press conference in Havana's Ciudad Deportiva (Sports City) on Wednesday.

Cuban retired box champ Pedro Orlando Reyes dies

Published on: November 27, 2024
14:53

Havana, Nov 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuban sports lost one historic figure on Wednesday with the death at 65 of retired Cuban boxer Pedro Orlando Reyes, who went to become World and World Cup champion.

Cuban president congratulates runner Omara Durand on her birthday

Published on: November 26, 2024
16:24

Havana, Nov 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated and acknowledged the outstanding career of multi-champion Omara Durand, known here as the Queen of Paralympic Speed on her birthday on Tuesday.

DPRK and Russia to boost cooperation in sports

Published on: November 25, 2024
13:44

Pyongyang, Nov 25 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation signed a protocol on exchange in sports for next year in this capital, the state news agency KCNA reported.

Cuban sports stars invite to China Tourism Fair

Published on: November 22, 2024
00:15

Havana, Nov 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuban sports stars Mijaín López, five-time Olympic champion, and Javier Sotomayor, multiple world high-jump record holder, invited participants in the China International Tourism Fair (CITM) to visit Cuba's stand on Thursday.

Two-time Olympic champion Alberto Juantorena celebrates his birthday

Published on: November 21, 2024
14:51

Havana, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) In the vibrant heart of Santiago de Cuba, on a day like today, two-time Olympic champion Alberto Juantorena, a man destined to challenge the limits of time and space, was born.

Veteran baseball catcher dies in Cuba

Published on: November 21, 2024
13:59

Sagua la Grande, Cuba, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) The catcher for the Azucareros and Las Villas teams in Cuba's National Baseball Series, Jose "El Látigo" Gómez, died of a heart attack in this central city on Thursday.

Dominican town of Bayaguana will welcome Cuban Mijaín López

Published on: November 16, 2024
08:31

Santo Domingo, Nov 16 (Prensa Latina) Greco-Roman wrestling giant Mijaín López, from Cuba, will visit the municipality of Bayaguana, in the province of Monte Plata and cradle of that sport in the Dominican Republic, in response to an invitation from the City Council.

More than 400 foreign runners registered for Cuba’s Marabana race

Published on: November 13, 2024
01:00

Havana, Nov 13 (Prensa Latina) A total of 429 foreign athletes have registered to date to participate in the Marabana 2024 race, scheduled for November 17.

Cubans to participate in Cycling Tour of Chiriquí, Panama

Published on: November 13, 2024
00:46

Havana, Nov 13 (Prensa Latina) Seven Cubans will participate in the Cycling Tour of Chiriquí, Panama, to be held from November 21 to 28, the digital sports weekly Jit reported.

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