Brazil and Cuba Dominate Pan American Judo Team Tournament

Brazil and Cuba Dominate Pan American Judo Team Tournament

Cuba and Brazil emerged as standout performers in the mixed team judo competition at the 2026 Pan American Senior Championship held in Panama City. The event, which took place over two days in mid-April, saw both nations secure podium finishes in the team competition, with Brazil claiming the gold medal and Cuba earning silver after … Read more

Iberia Temporarily Suspends Direct Flights to Cuba

Iberia Temporarily Suspends Direct Flights to Cuba

Iberia to Suspend Direct Flights to Cuba Starting June Amid Fuel Crisis Iberia will temporarily suspend all direct flights between Madrid and Cuba starting in June, the airline announced Monday. The decision comes as a result of a sharp decline in demand and a critical fuel shortage that has plagued the island for several months. … Read more

Julio Julián Alderete Reyes: The Legendary Sensei of Cuban Men’s Judo

Julio Julián Alderete Reyes: The Legendary Sensei of Cuban Men’s Judo

The Philosophy of the Tatami: Inside the Method of Julio Julián Alderete Reyes In the world of high-performance combat sports, the line between a coach and a mentor is often blurred. For Cuban men’s judo, that line is defined by Julio Julián Alderete Reyes. As the head of coaches for the national program, Alderete Reyes … Read more

Cuba International Badminton Series 2026: Results, Rankings & Qualifying for Santo Domingo 2026

HAVANA, Cuba – The CUBA International Series of Badminton 2026, the highest-category tournament held in the country, commenced today at the Coliseo de la Ciudad Deportiva and will continue through Sunday. The competition features 27 international athletes and 25 Cuban players vying for significant ranking points and prize money. The tournament awards 2500 points to … Read more

Cuba Baseball: Historic Loss to Mexico Raises Concerns for Future

Cuba Baseball: Historic Loss to Mexico Raises Concerns for Future

Ciudad de México – The Diablos Rojos del México delivered a stunning and historically lopsided victory over the Cocodrilos de Matanzas on Saturday, March 29, 2026, in the Baseball Champions League Américas. The final score of 36-13 represents a significant low point for Cuban baseball and a resounding statement from the Mexican champions. The game, … Read more

Cuban Boxers Qualify for Santo Domingo 2026 Despite Mixed Results | Juventud Rebelde

Cuban Boxers Qualify for Santo Domingo 2026 Despite Mixed Results | Juventud Rebelde

Guadalajara, Mexico – The Cuban boxing team is steadily securing its place at the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in July and August of 2026. After two days of competition at the qualifying tournament held in Guadalajara, Mexico, Cuba has now earned nine berths, showcasing the nation’s continued strength … Read more

Indonesia Withdraws from Cuba & Brazil Badminton Tournaments Due to Middle East Conflict & Travel Concerns

Indonesia Withdraws from Cuba & Brazil Badminton Tournaments Due to Middle East Conflict & Travel Concerns

Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) has announced it will not send athletes to the Brazil International Challenge and Cuba International Challenge tournaments in March and April of 2026. The decision, made public on Sunday, March 8th, stems from a combination of escalating geopolitical tensions and logistical challenges, particularly concerning air travel. The … Read more

Trump on Rubio as Cuba’s Future Leader

Trump on Rubio as Cuba’s Future Leader

BarcelonaThe President of the United States, Donald Trump, said this Sunday that he “feels good” that his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is the next president of Cuba, after urging the island’s government to reach “an agreement, before it is too late”. “I think it’s good!”, Trump commented on his social network Truth Social when … Read more

Cubs vs. Tigers: Series Preview & Schedule 2024

Cubs vs. Tigers: Series Preview & Schedule 2024

The National Baseball Commission announced a second round to make up postponed games of the 64th National Series. Which will begin this Tuesday, the 23rd, and run through Thursday 25th, always starting at 11:00 a.m. During those three days, the Holguin Cubs, who with a record of 43-28 have already secured their place in the … Read more

Cuba & Caribbean Series: Exclusion Row

Cuba & Caribbean Series: Exclusion Row

The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation This Sunday he expressed his rejection of the exclusion of Cuba of the Caribbean Series 2026, after the tournament venue was moved from Venezuela to Guadalajara, Mexicowhere it will be held from February 1 to 7. The entity described the decision as “disrespectful” and questioned the institutional management of … Read more