Miguel Calderón Gómez, former player and coach of Cuban basketball, emblematic figure of sport on the island, died this Friday in Havana. He was 74 years old.
“Sadness in the family of Cuban sport. Emblematic player and director, who generated deserved recognition. Our hug to family and friends,” said the president of the National Sports Institute, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER), Osvaldo Vento.
Sadness in the Cuban sport family.
Emblematic player and director, which generated recognition.
Our hug to family and friends. https://t.co/jlrqllz1cf– Osvaldo C. Wind Montiller (@cmantiller) September 19, 2025
Born on October 30, 1950 in Havana, Calderón Gómez integrated the island’s team that conquered the bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games and contributed his performance to reach fourth place in the Puerto Rico World Championship 1974, he remembers Latin press (PL).
As a coach, he directed the national male team between 1992 and 1999 and was also responsible for youth teams, forming generations of athletes that stood out nationally and internationally. He achieved important titles in Centrobásquet and multiple crowns with the capitalists in the upper basketball league (LSB).
Its legacy, points this source, transcends sports achievements for its discipline, delivery, tactical knowledge and love of basketball.
He was admired by players such as Andrés Guibert, Richard Matienzo and the brothers Roberto Carlos and Ruperto Herrera Jr., who recognize the influence of their training in their careers.
The Cuban sports community remembers Miguelito Calderón with gratitude and respect, he points out PL.
