Cuba had an outstanding performance today in rowing at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. Winning one gold and two silver medals in the events held at the Rincón Dam Rowing and Canoeing Center.
The Cuban rowers achieved a total of four gold, six silver, and two bronze medals. This Wednesday, they capped off this colossal effort by winning the regional title in the mixed eight. In an undeniable victory, with the Venezuelan and Mexican teams finishing second and third, respectively.
Moreover the rowers not only defeated their rivals but also overcame all the adversities in their training process. Due to the conditions imposed on Cuba by the United States government. Through its economic, commercial, and financial blockade. Which has intensified in its fascist version with a genocidal energy embargo.
They overcame the effects of this hostility. Such as the disruption of the work-rest balance; the lack of recovery facilities; the inability to obtain adequate medications. And the difficulties in acquiring food that provides the necessary calories. In addition to the obstacles to accessing equipment that would put them on equal footing with their rivals.
“There is a great deal of sacrifice, commitment, and will to win in the results of this sport, overcome by limitations imposed by the genocidal blockade.” Stated Osvaldo Vento Montiller, president of INDER, who accompanied the athletes on this final day of competition.
“Congratulations to everyone, including the many who contributed to their preparation,” Vento concluded.
Even though their preparation was hampered by the shortages imposed on the country. These young people arrived here with a single objective: to win as many events as possible.
On the final day of rowing, Cuba reached all three podiums it had hoped for. He finished second in the men’s four-oared boat, behind Mexico and ahead of Venezuela. His teammates in the same boat also achieved the same result, with the same rankings by country.
The victory reaffirms the strength of Cuban rowing at the regional competition, where its representatives have once again positioned themselves. Among the leading contenders in the long-distance and sprint events. With outstanding performances in the waters of Santo Domingo 2026.
Cuba also won the bronze medal today in the mixed team recurve bow event at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games, decisively defeating Panama 5-1.
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