The date of December 3 brought with it radical changes in the directives of four sports in Cuba. The moves involved the dismissal of National commissionerswho completed their work at the head of their respective disciplines, in a journey with more sorrow than glory.
He National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER), made the casualties official through the profile they have in the red social Facebook. Information from the governing body of the athletic movement in Cuba He treated the subject with great care and referred to the salient points with respect.
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According to the post in question, the main reason for the layoffs was the renewal of these positions. Those who said goodbye to their top positions will be taken into account for future decisions in their fields of action, the publication noted. The Commissioners who were dismissed were the following:
1- Alberto Puig de la Barca (Boxing)
2- Jorge Luis Barcelán Santa Cruz (Weightlifting)
3- Rafael Jacinto Manso Reyes (Judo)
4- Jorge Sosa Ferrer (Volleyball)
Senior management of the athletic movement in Cuba made changes
The sport in Cuba experienced one more drop in terms of results in the Olympics of Paris 2024, and two of the designated Commissioners were very far from the pre-competitive forecasts. This could have been a turning point in their careers as leaders.
We refer to the Boxing and to Judowho could not emulate the glories of yesteryear and succumbed in the quadrennial event. The ancient martial art did not win any medals, while Boxing only won two, which was a deep wound in the aspirations of Cuba.
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In response to these movements, it became necessary to replace the four national Commissioners who will not continue in their positions. Those chosen for this role are:
1- Robinson Poll Diaz (Boxing)
2- Camilo Reynaldo Ramírez (Weightlifting)
3- Andrés Taño González (Judo)
4- Yumilka Daisy Ruiz Luaces (Volleyball)
Among these names stands out that of Yumilka Ruizwho holds the category of Sports Glory in Cubathanks to the enormous history it has. The one from Camagüey was part of the volleyball team known as the «Caribbean moray eels» and has three Olympic medals, including the two gold medals they won in the summer versions of Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000. He also has plenty of loyalty to the island’s government, something that greatly counts for this type of election.
A sharp movement occurred in the leadership of four sports. Their national commissioners changed, seeking to somehow direct the journey that became erratic.
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