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2025 August 28 . 6:02 AM

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Commencement of Cuba in Asunción

Cuba Shines at II Junior Pan American Games in Asunción

The Cuban delegation at the II Junior Pan American Games in Asunción has delivered a series of impressive performances across various sports, with notable achievements in rowing and wrestling.

Rowing Triumph

The highlight of Cuba's performances came in the rowing competition, where the country earned its first medal at the Games. The Cuban crew, captained by Roberto Carlos Paz, clinched the bronze medal in the coxed eight event. The team finished with a time of 5:45.96 minutes, narrowly missing out on the gold and silver medals, which were won by Chile and Brazil, respectively. This podium finish was a significant achievement and a source of national pride [1][4].

Wrestling Success

In wrestling, Cuban athletes were prominent contenders, with several entering the competition in different styles and weight classes. Notably, Cuban wrestler Yonaiker Martinez Cravo is recognized as a 2025 Senior Pan American bronze medalist and competed in the Games. Another Cuban wrestler, Cristian Pelegrino Viery, earned a 2025 U23 Pan American bronze medal, indicating strong Cuban participation and competitiveness in wrestling events [5].

As of August 20, 2025, Cuba ranks ninth on the medal table with a total of four gold, two silver, and four bronze medals across all sports contested so far [2].

Other Notable Performances

In the rowing double pair event, Leduar Suárez and Roberto Paz placed fifth, recording a time of 6:39.06. Cuba's Yainet Coronado finished fifth in the judo 48 kg category, while Vladimir Mojarrieta finished seventh in his swimming heat with a time of 4:11.47.

The Cuban archery team, led by Rosalicia Domínguez in the individual compound event, ranked eighth. The mixed recurve event's bronze medal will be decided tomorrow. The Cuban volleyball team lost to Argentina by 0-3 (18-25, 21-25, 23-25). The women's handball team also suffered a defeat against Argentina by 47-20.

Despite challenges faced by the Cuban delegation, with several athletes defecting during the event, the sports performances, especially in rowing and wrestling, remain highlights of their participation [1][4].

In summary, Cuba’s best performances at the II Junior Pan American Games in Asunción have been:

Bronze medal in rowing (coxed eight)
Strong competitive presence and medal wins in wrestling
Overall tally includes 4 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze medals placing Cuba ninth in the medal standings [1][2][4][5]
Commendable performances, but no medals were won in shooting and badminton.