The first vote for Cuban pitcher Liván Moinelo in the 61st Prensa Latina Sports Poll ignited a new spark. In the race to crown the best athletes of the year in Latin America.
The magazine Venezuela News cast its ballot for the star relief pitcher from Pinar del Rio. Champion of the Japan Series with the SoftBank Hawks and Most Valuable Player in the Climax Series. While also reaffirming its confidence in Cuban triple jumper Leyanis Pérez. Who earned her fourth vote to solidify her provisional lead among the women.
Also in the men’s category, Brazilian Hugo Calderano continues to lead, having won gold at the Macau World Cup and silver at the Doha World Championships. Whose feats keep the competitive spirit at its peak.
Moreover the race for Best Team of the Year is neck and neck: the Argentine soccer team and the Cuban Baseball team are currently tied for first place with two votes each. Like two sentinels watching the rest of the field from the same vantage point.
Until December 22nd, media outlets worldwide can submit their selections—from radio, television, print, news agencies, and digital platforms. To the official email address deportes@prensa-latina.cu, where the final vote will be compiled.
In the previous edition of this Sports Poll, legendary figures reigned supreme: Mijaín López, five-time Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling champion. And Omara Durand, Paralympic sprint champion. The Argentine soccer team also celebrated its eighth Best Team award.
With information from Prensa Latina
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