Havana, March 20 (RHC) – The Central American Judo Cup in Panama 2026, which will take place this weekend, will feature the participation of Cubans.
According to the event’s official website, Cuba has registered full teams in both the men’s and women’s categories, and several of its members are favorites to win.
Participation in this competition is essential to obtain points for the regional ranking, which will determine qualification for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo.
Several of the athletes registered by Cuba are leading their respective weight classes in this regard. These include Jonathan Charón (60 kg), Orlando Polanco (66 kg), Iván Silva (100 kg), Andy Granda (+100 kg), and Maylín del Toro (63 kg).
Similarly, others are in advanced positions, such as Lianet Cardona (78 kg), second in her category behind Colombian Brenda Olaya; Dayanara Curbelo (+78 kg), currently third in her weight class, has high hopes of winning the Cup.
Yainet Coronado (48 kg), Dali Sentmanat (52 kg), Lian Benavides (57 kg), Anisleydis Ur (70 kg), and Eliannis Aguilar (+78 kg) complete the women’s team.
Marlon Herrera (73 kg), Rubén Romero (81 kg), Naysdel Cardoso (90 kg), and Amado Montes (90 kg) round out the men’s roster.
For the Cubans, advancing will be crucial to securing the bonus points needed to place them among the top contenders and thus be able to field full teams at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
