Cuba aims to finalize its wrestling teams for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, despite missing one spot in the recent qualifying tournament. Official sources confirmed this hope from Havana.
In Havana on December 8, official sources stated that Cuba hopes to complete its men's and women's wrestling teams for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, set to take place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Despite failing to secure one spot in the recently concluded qualifying tournament, sports authorities are confident in alternative pathways to meet the goal.
The regional sporting event offers Cuba, a traditional powerhouse in wrestling, a vital chance to assert its dominance in the discipline. The 2026 Games will gather athletes from over 30 nations across various modalities. Specific timelines for finalizing the teams were not outlined, but official optimism highlights the nation's commitment to athletic preparation.
This development occurs amid ongoing preparations for international competitions, where Cuba aims to uphold its legacy in combat sports.