Cuban sports delegation flies to Tokyo for Olympic Games

Havana, July 15 (RHC)-- The bulk of the Cuban delegation left this morning on a flight to Tokyo, with 76 members of the sports movement that includes athletes, coaches and part of the leadership.

Among the stars leading the group are Olympic and world champions such as Mijain Lopez, Idalis Idalis Ortiz Bocourt, Julio La Cruz, Leuris Pupo, Ismael Borrero, Arlen Lopez, Andy Cruz Gomez, Rafael Alba, Lazaro Alvarez and others. Specialized press will also travel. The wrestlers will first go to a training base in Europe. 

By sports on the flight: boxing (7), wrestling (6), judo (6), shooting (4), weightlifting (4), beach volleyball (2), table tennis (2), taekwondo (1), swimming (1), rowing (1) and artistic gymnastics (1).