Boxer Saidel Horta (-57 kilograms), runner-up in the 2023 World Championship in Tashkent, lost to the Kyrgyzstani Munarbek Seitbek in his first appearance in the 33rd Olympic Games.

Cuban Ivan Silva (90 kg) disappointed in his debut in the individual judo tournament of the 2024 Olympic Games, losing by Ippon―resulting from three Shido―to Erlan Sherov, from Kyrgyzstan.

Two wins in boxing and another top-notch performance by the beach volleyball pair marked Cuba’s participation on the fourth day of the 2024 Olympic Games.

The Cuban beach volleyball duo Noslen Diaz - Jorge Luis Alayo won today two sets to zero against the strong Brazilian duo, in their second presentation at the Olympic Games, to be held in this city until August 11.

Cuban Alejandro Claro, 51 kilograms (kg), had a successful debut today in boxing at the Olympic Games, to be held in this city until August 11.

Cuban Maylin del Toro, 63 kilograms (kg), fell today in her first bout against Japan's Miku Takaichi, in the judo competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Cuban Reidy Cardona was included today at the semifinal C/D in the men's single sculls, corresponding to the rowing of the Olympic Games.

Convinced that they will not find easy rivals on the road, the Cuban women are sticking to motivation and focus as weapons to make a successful debut in the judo tournament of the 33rd Olympic Games, which is already being enjoyed at the Arena Campo de Marte, in this city.

The tennis player Novak Djokovic won today against Rafa Nadal in a star duel at the 33rd edition of the Olympic Games, based in this city, and one of the most awaited.

Andy Pereira, Cuba's top table tennis player, lost to Brazilian favorite Hugo Calderano, number six in the world ranking, during the individual event of this discipline corresponding to the 33rd edition of the Olympic Games, which have been taking place since last Friday in this city.

Two-time Olympic champion Julio Cesar La Cruz lost by a 2- 3 split vote in the round of 16 in the 92 kilogram boxing division of the Olympic Games, and said goodbye to the dream of winning his third title in these competitions.

Cuban Lisbeth Hernandez finished in 36th place in the women's 10-meter (m) air rifle event, corresponding to the sport shooting at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Cuban Yariulvis Cobas could not advance to the quarterfinals in the women's single sculls, in the repechage 1 corresponding to the rowing of the Olympic Games held in this city, so she was left without options to be included in the next round.

 Cuban journalist Jose Dos Santos (1947) died today in Havana, Cubaperiodistas reported.

Cuban Greco-Roman wrestler Mijain Lopez stood out at the London 2012 Olympic Games, repeating as flag-bearer of the delegation and champion, a performance that contributed to Cuba's rise to 16th place in the medal standings by country, after finishing 28th four years ago in Beijing.

Returning to the Olympic golden path could be one of the goals of Cuban athletics in the upcoming summer event in Paris 2024, scheduled to be held July 26 to August 11.