Havana, April 2 (RHC) – Cuba has secured 297 places for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, announced José Antonio Miranda, the director general of high performance at the National Sports Institute, today.
In statements given to the weekly magazine Jit, Miranda specified that Cuba secured those spots in the qualifying tournaments, and the number has already been reconciled with the organizing committee, an essential step for it to be considered official.
Of the spots won, 172 are for men and 125 for women. For events offering direct qualification, undertaken despite the country’s serious financial limitations, the allocation was also based on rankings.
In this regard, the official mentioned sports such as athletics, judo, table tennis, and triathlon, adding that the number of spots is expected to grow to just over 450 during the remaining period of the designated distribution schedule.
He also emphasized that the Cuban delegation’s ambition is to place among the top contenders in the regional competition as part of their preparation for the current Olympic cycle and to secure as many berths as possible for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, which are allocated to 19 disciplines.
With the opening ceremony scheduled for July 24 in the capital of the Dominican Republic, the Central American and Caribbean Games will be held in its centennial year and will feature 40 sports.
The Dominican Republic previously hosted the event in 1974 (in Santo Domingo) and in 1986 (in Santiago de los Caballeros).
