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Cuban Grand Master (GM) Jesús Nogueiras Deafeats Lázaro Bruzón in Capablanca Chess Tournament

nesy — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:26:15 -0400

The Cuban Grand Master (GM) Jesús Nogueiras defeated his countryman Lázaro Bruzón, and is included among the leaders of the Elite group of the Capablanca Chess Tournament, underway in Havana.

Three way tie in 43rd Capablanca Memorial Cuban Chess Tourney

nesy — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:36:48 -0400

The 43rd Capablanca Memorial Cuban Chess Tourney registered a three-way tie for the first place after three rounds between three grandmasters (GMs), two Cuban, Walter Arencibia and Leinier Dominguez and one German, Igor Khenkin.

Cuban Athletes to Compete in Brazil as Part of their Training for the Olympic Games in Beijing,

nesy — Mon, 12 May 2008 08:38:32 -0400

Some of Cuba's best athletes will compete in a series of competitions in Brazil, as part of their training for the Olympic Games in Beijing, China, this summer.

The Cuban Grand Master (GM) Leinier Begins with Victory in Capablanca Chess Championship

nesy — Sun, 11 May 2008 09:25:23 -0400

The Cuban Grand Master (GM) Leinier Domínguez (2, 695 ELO), imposed his quality as favorite in the Elite Group of the chess Tournament José Raúl Capablanca, after defeating the Polish GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek (2, 625) in Havana.

Sergei Tiviakov Among the Best in Capablanca In Memoriam, Underway in Havana, Cuba.

nesy — Sat, 10 May 2008 08:02:43 -0400

The Dutch Grand Master (GM) and European champion, Sergei Tiviakov, is one of the favorite players in the Elite Group of the chess Tournament José Raúl Capablanca In Memoriam, underway in Havana.

Cuban Judokas Win Three Titles and Five Olympic Berths in Miami

nesy — Sat, 10 May 2008 07:42:26 -0400

World champions Driulis Gonzalez and Yurisel Laborde as well as young Idalis Ortiz gave Cuba three titles in the first day of competitions of the Pan American Judo Championships that began on Thursday in Miami, United States, and which grants tickets for the upcoming Beijing Olympic Games in China.

Cuban Students with Disabilities in National Sports Competitions

nesy — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:01 -0400

Cuban students with physical-motor disabilities are competing in the Fifth Para-School Games underway in Havana.

Cuban Women and Men’s Judo Selections are Ready for Miami Pan-Am Match

nesy — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:05:52 -0400

Cuban women and men’s judo selections are ready to participate in the Pan-American Championship to kick off May 8, in the US city of Miami.

Legendary Cuban Boxer (Retired) Félix Savón Recalls his Boxing Career through Painting

nesy — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:00:24 -0400

After winning three Olympic and six World titles, which earned him the nickname of “boxeador historia” (legendary boxer), Cuba’s Félix Savón Fabré now has his hands set on conquering the artistic world.

Four Grand Masters Confirm Participation in the 43rd Capablanca Chess Tournament

nesy — Sun, 04 May 2008 08:09:57 -0400

Four Grand Masters (GM) from different countries have confirmed their presence in the elite group, with 15th international category, of the 43rd Capablanca Chess Tournament to begin next May 8, in Havana.