Cuba will be in Tokyo 2020 with a prepared, safe and competitive delegation, according to José Antonio Miranda, general director of the High Performance Department of the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (Inder).
The official said that in spite of the difficulties faced due to the COVID-19's world-wide affectations, so far Cuba has 56 athletes classified in 11 disciplines.
Cuba defeated St. Vincent and the Grenadines 1-0 in World Cup Qualifiers
The Cuban national soccer team defeated 1-0 its similar of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, in what was their last match in Group C of the CONCACAF (North, Central American and Caribbean Confederation) qualifiers for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Cuban discus throwers to participate in the Diamond League in Rome
Cuban discus throwers Yaime Perez and Denia Caballero will be among the competitors of the third stop of the Wanda 2021 Diamond League in athletics, to be held in Rome, Italy, on June 10.
Cuba to face St. Vincent and the Grenadines in World Cup qualifiers
The Cuban national soccer team will play this Tuesday against St. Vincent and the Grenadines, in what will be its last match in Group D of the CONCACAF (North, Central American and Caribbean Confederation) qualifiers for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Cuba rules in team event in the Fisu America Chess Championship
Cuba dominated with its three teams the team event in the Fisu America Chess tournament, organized online by the International University Sports Federation and with the presence of more than 240 competitors.
Cuban judoka Polanco finishes early at the Budapest World Cup
Cuban hurdler hopes to finish among the best in the Olympic Games
Cuban runner Zurian Hechavarría, who qualified for the Tokyo Games in the 400 meters hurdles and will also be in the 4x400 meters relay, said in this city that she hopes to rank among the A-listers in this demanding competition.
Cuban judoka Orlando Polanco debuts today in World Judo Championships
Cuban judoka Orlando Polanco will compete today in the second day of the individual tournament corresponding to the World Judo Championships held in Budapest, Hungary.
Cuban discus thrower Perez wins in Hengelo meeting
Cuban discus thrower Yaime Perez won the gold medal on Sunday at the athletics meeting held in Hengelo, Netherlands, with a 65.91-meter throw, in an event that serves as preparation for the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Cuban President Praises Baseball Team Participation at Florida Pre-Olympic Meet
Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel wrote on his Twitter account that the island’s baseball team that contested the Florida Pre-Olympic Meet took dignity to its highest level.
Cuban judokas aim high in World Cup
With their sights set on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, eight Cuban judokas will strive to rise in the world ranking when they participate in the World Judo Championships, to be held on June 6 thru 13 in Budapest, Hungary.
Shattered dreams: Cuban baseball will not be in the Tokyo 2020 Games
The Cuban baseball team was once again unproductive when it comes to the crunch and fell 5-6 to Canada in its second loss in a row, and thus bid farewell to Americas Olympic baseball qualifier held in Florida, United States.
Cuba's two-time world taekwondo champion to compete in Pan American Championship
Two-time world taekwondo champion Rafael Alba, from Santiago de Cuba, will compete in the Pan American Championship, which will begin on Wednesday in Cancun, Mexico, and will also feature Cuban Yadier Limonta in the 87-kilogram division.
The tournament will serve especially as a test for Alba, the only Cuban taekwondo athlete to qualify for this summer's Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Cuban Taekwondo World Champ to Contest Pan-Am Meet
Two-time World Champ Cuban Taekwondo specialist Rafael Alba will contest the Pan-Am championship to kick off Wednesday in Cancun, Mexico.
Cuban university students to the third round of the FISU America Chess Championship
Maintaining their good positions to be included among the eight finalists will be the goal today of some of the Cubans who will face the third individual round of the FISU America Chess tournament, organized online by the International University Sports Federation of the continent.
Jasiel Rivero and his club to first play-off match in the Spanish basketball league
Cuban Jasiel Rivero and his club Hereda San Pablo Burgos will have their first play-off match today against Lenovo Tenerife, in the beginning of the quarterfinals of the ACB basketball league in Spain, one of the strongest in the world.
Cuba loses 5-6 to Venezuela in pre-Olympic baseball tournament
Despite hitting 10 hits and playing immaculate defense, the Cuban baseball team fell today 5-6 to Venezuela and saw how its action in Group B of the Pre-Olympic Tournament of the Americas in Florida, United States, got complicated.