Holguín athletes: The first 20 on the historical list

  • Written by Calixto González Betancourt
  • Category: Sports
  • Hits: 1676

The eastern province of Holguín has always been the cradle of great athletes, but before 1959 most of the competitors in this region could not display all their qualities, due to the lacking of support from the governments of the day and the minimal attention or underestimation of the sports authorities of the country.

INDER to hold virtual race for 60th anniversary

  • Written by Redacción ¡ahora!
  • Category: Sports
  • Hits: 1138

The National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER) is running a race that will take place virtually and in person on Tuesday and Wednesday -- commemorating the 60th anniversary of its founding (February 23, 1961).

Former athlete Seiko Hashimoto heads Tokyo Olympic Committee

  • Written by Prensa Latina
  • Category: Sports
  • Hits: 1343

Japan on Thursday appointed former athlete Seiko Hashimoto president of the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, to mark greater distance from sexist remarks by the former leader that caused global indignation.

Echevarría adds another gold in Lievin

  • Written by Granma
  • Category: Sports
  • Hits: 1245

Cuba's Juan Miguel Echevarría was crowned champion at the Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais athletics meet in Lievin, with a jump of 8.25 meters, reaffirming his status as world indoor circuit leader in the long jump, on a day marked by the world record established in the women's 1,500-meters.

More Articles ...

  1. Boxing: They say we are the best in the world
  2. Japanes authorities issue guidelines to Olympics to ensure safety
  3. Three golds in the same "Girón"
  4. Cuban baseball play offs kick off in two bubbles