The Cuban Pedro Pablo Pichardo corroborated his state of absolute grace, with more than five jumps longer than the 17 meters this season, and he was encouraged to reach18.06 m (national record and record of the year), the third best record in the history, surpassed only by the outstanding British Jonathan Edwards (18.29) and the North American Kenny Harrison (18.09).

From this Thursday until 18 of this month the Basque Pelota Competition is held, in the under-17 category, in the field of Sports City Nguyen Van Troi in Guantanamo and it brings together representatives of several provinces.

The Caimanera Ángel Fournier Rodriguez was ratified in rowing top level when he was crowned single-scull World Champion in Bled, Solvenia that concluded Sunday.

Cuban Yarisley Silva won the gold medal in the women's pole vault in the Games of the British city of Manchester with record of 4.30 meters.

Cuba has now 389 athletes who are classified in 30 sports for the next Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada, between July 10 and 26, said official sources Thursday.