On Tuesday, the Cuban delegation added more victories at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, excelling in volleyball, field hockey, and women’s softball.
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In indoor volleyball, Cuba defeated Venezuela 3-0 in straight sets (25-19, 25-18, 25-19). With this result, the Cubans finished the first phase with a 2-1 record, securing second place in Group B behind Puerto Rico.
Despite the loss, Venezuela also advanced to the quarterfinals. In the knockout round on July 28, they will face Mexico, while Cuba will take on the host country, the Dominican Republic.
In women’s field hockey, Cuba defeated Barbados 7-1 in a match they dominated from start to finish. The Cuban women’s team scored three goals in the first quarter and maintained control with 70% possession and seven penalty corners.
In women’s softball, Cuba extended its lead to 4-0 over El Salvador in the fifth inning of their third game in the preliminary round. With six hits and no defensive errors, the offenses of Elizabeth Robert, Yilian Rondon, and Lisaidy Samon were key to maintaining their dominance.
These results strengthen Cuba’s presence in team sports, adding to the individual achievements already attained in sports such as badminton and taekwondo.
The Cuban delegation seeks to improve upon its performance at the San Salvador 2023 Games, where it won 23 medals and finished tenth in the medal count.
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Source: EFE
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