Cuban Athlete Defections
Explore stories of Cuban athletes abandoning official delegations during major sports events, highlighting defections and their impact on Cuban sports ambitions.
![Miguel Díaz-Canel Ignores Cuba's First Medalists Following Leah Daniela's Defection]()
Miguel Díaz-Canel Ignores Cuba's First Medalists Following Leah Daniela's Defection
Published on 7/28/2026
![Cuban Rower Leah Daniela Almeida Leaves Delegation at Santo Domingo 2026]()
Cuban Rower Leah Daniela Almeida Leaves Delegation at Santo Domingo 2026
Published on 7/28/2026
![Cuban Official Downplays Athlete's Defection in Santo Domingo]()
Cuban Official Downplays Athlete's Defection in Santo Domingo
Published on 7/26/2026
![Cuba Sets Sights on Third Place in Medal Standings at Santo Domingo 2026]()
Cuba Sets Sights on Third Place in Medal Standings at Santo Domingo 2026
Published on 7/23/2026
![Cuban Delegation Prepares for Central American Games: Will Many Stay Behind in Santo Domingo?]()
Cuban Delegation Prepares for Central American Games: Will Many Stay Behind in Santo Domingo?
Published on 7/18/2026
![Cuban Canoe Team Secures Gold and Bronze at Montreal Pan American Championships Amidst Kayaker Defections]()
Cuban Canoe Team Secures Gold and Bronze at Montreal Pan American Championships Amidst Kayaker Defections
Published on 7/16/2026
![Cuban Athletes Who Fled Official Delegation in Paraguay Resurface in Video]()
Cuban Athletes Who Fled Official Delegation in Paraguay Resurface in Video
Published on 8/23/2025
