Wrestling

Cuban gladiators won the 4 titles in dispute in the opening of the 46th Cerro Pelado-Granma International Wrestling Tournament, based in Havana.

Maikel Anache, of 59 kg in Greco-Roman style, opened the golden path at the Sport City Coliseum, and showed to be in good shape by scoring victories against all his rivals, including his compatriot Ismael Borrero, Veracruz 2014 monarch.

Also climbed to the top of the podium Alan Vera (80), who beat Enrique Leather from Ecuador by 10-1 in the discussion of the crown, and Reynier Lescay (71), beating 8-2 Hungarian Zsombor Gulyas.

Finally, the Veracruz 2014 champ, Yasmany Lugo, at 98 kilos, outstripped the Hungarian Ivan Nemeth, by disqualification.

The prestigious event continues today with a marathon of 79 bouts in 4 divisions of the Greco-Roman style, 3 in female, which is expected strong rivalry with leading figures among the visitors of both sexes.

 Cycling

Yan Carlos Arias shows this Thursday the leader sweatshirt in the Guantánamo-Havana Cycling Classic, after winning the 1st stage of the competition on Wednesday, an event that will close on February 22nd at the capital's Paseo del Prado.

The prologue of the event was played over 60 km in Guantánamo, in which José Mojica and Yazmani Estupiñán crossed the line behind Arias.

This Thursday the most difficult stage of the section, Guantanamo-Santiago de Cuba, including the ascent to La Gran Piedra, the highest elevation of the country is disputed.

For this part, turning into the most decisive path of 1,344 km. to be disputed, Arnold Alcolea, champion of the Tour of Cuba and the best local climber, is the favorite.