Track and Field Brings Together Cuba's Best Today in Santo Domingo

Representatives in track and field hold Cuba's primary aspirations to expand its medal count today during the penultimate official day of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games, set to conclude this coming Saturday in Santo Domingo.

At the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, located in the Juan Pablo Duarte Sports Complex, triple jumper Lázaro Martínez, 800-meter runner Daily Cooper, discus thrower Silinda Morales, high jumper Dacsy Brisón, and distance runner Anisleydis Ochoa will attempt to secure medals of any color. Ochoa enters with the added incentive of seeking her third medal of the multi-sport event.

Additionally, Cuba retains medal opportunities in weightlifting with Emanuel de la Rosa, Yaniuska Mirabal, and Yorelvis Machado; in table tennis with Adrián Pérez; and in the newly introduced esports discipline under the “eFootball” category, where Sergio Alejandro Pérez will aim to secure a place in the finals during the morning session.

Among team events, the highlights for Friday fall upon the men's handball squad, which takes the court at Parque del Este seeking to emulate the performance of the women's team while defending its title as reigning champion, following its victory against the Dominican Republic in the San Salvador 2023 final.

The Cuban delegation will also focus on bronze medal matches in baseball and women's indoor volleyball—both against Puerto Rico—as well as championship fights featuring boxers Julio C. La Cruz, Yusnier Sorsano, Alejandro Claro, and Dayira Mesa.

To date, Cuba ranks third in the overall medal table with 42 gold, 40 silver, and 51 bronze medals, trailing Mexico (152-101-98) and Colombia (77-87-73).