The Manuel Fajardo University of Physical Culture and Sports Sciences (UCCFD by its Spanish acronym) marks half a century Monday, the culmination of a program of multiple activities of social impact, recognitions and solemn events throughout the year.
Cuba wins gold medal in Caribbean Baseball Cup
With a decisive home run by Erisbel "el Grillo" Arruebarrena, the Cuban team defeated Curacao 3-1 and won the title at the 5th Caribbean Baseball Cup held in Puerto Rico.
Cuban beach duo lost to Brazil in Tlaxcala World Cup, today against Mexico
The Cuban beach duo of Jorge Luis Alayo and Noslen Diaz lost 1-2 to Brazil on Sunday, in the continuation of Group I of the World Championship, scheduled to be held in four venues in three cities of Mexico -Tlaxcala, Huamantla and Apizaco-.
Cuba beat Iran in Volleyball Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Cuba's men's volleyball team beat Iran 3-2 in Pool A of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament held in Rio, Brazil, but failed to finish among the top two teams of each group and therefore gain a direct ticket to Paris 2024.
Cuba for fourth success today in men's volleyball Pre-Olympic tournament
The Cuban men's volleyball team will seek today its fourth success in Group A of the pre-Olympic tournament in Rio de Janeiro, when it faces Brazil, with stage until next Sunday at the Maracanazinho in that Brazilian city.
Cuba vs. Czech Republic in beach volleyball World Cup
Cuban beach duo of Jorge Luis Alayo and Noslen Diaz will debut today against Czech Republic's Ondrej Perusico and David Schweiner in the World Championship, scheduled to be held in four venues in three cities of Mexico -Tlaxcala, Huamantla and Apizaco-.
Cuba goes second in volleyball tournament in Rio; rests today
Cuba's men's volleyball team is currently in second place of the pre-Olympic tournament in Rio de Janeiro.
Cuban boxing aims to prevail in Chile
Seven Cuban boxers—three veterans and four first-timers—will be in the Pan American Games in Santiago de Chile, a competition that also grants berths for the 2024 Olympic Games.
Cuba Takes Third Victory at Volley Pre-Olympic Meet
The Cuban men’s volleyball team defeated Qatar 3-0 to score a third victory in Group A of the Rio de Janeiro Pre-Olympic Tournament, underway till Sunday at the Gilberto Cardoso Gym in the Brazilian city.
Cuban volleyball for third win today in Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Cuba's men's volleyball team will seek today a victory over Qatar in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament under way in Rio, Brazil.
Cuban Arlenis Sierra ends successful season with Movistar Team
The annual campaign of Cuban cyclist Arlenis Sierra and the Movistar Team women's team culminated with a seventh place today in Tres Valles Varesinos, a category 1.1 race of the International Cycling Union (UCI) in Italy.
Cuban athletics expects 11 medals at the Pan American Games in Chile
Cuban athletics aims to win 11 medals at the upcoming Pan American Games in Santiago de Chile, to be held October 20 to November 5.
Cuba vs. Czech Republic today in pre-Olympic men's volleyball tournament
The Cuban men's volleyball team will face the Czech Republic today in the continuation of the action in Group A of the pre-Olympic tournament in Rio de Janeiro, with stage until next Sunday at the Maracanazinho in that Brazilian city.
Buenos Aires 1951, first host of the Pan American Games (I)
The capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, had the honor of organizing the 1st Pan American Games, from February 25 to March 9, 1951, an event in which Cuba took third place in the medal standings.
Cuba debuts today at 5th Caribbean Baseball Cup in Puerto Rico
Left-hander Yoanni Yera will be Cuba's starter today against the U.S. Virgin Islands in the beginning of the 5th Baseball Cup to be held in Puerto Rico.
Cuba lost to Germany in Volleyball Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Cuba's men's volleyball team lost 1-3 to Germany in the second day of the pre-Olympic tournament held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Fiji's Minister of Sports deems visit to Cuba fruitful
Jese Saukuru, Fiji's Minister of Youth and Sports, described as very fruitful his working visit to Cuba to learn about the development of the sports system from the grassroots to high performance levels.







