CubaMinrex. Sitio del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba

Panama Interested in Sports Collaboration with Cuba.

CUBA, March 31, 2011.- Panama’s Sports (PANDEPORTES) Director General Ruben Cardenas, who arrived Tuesday in Havana, said he is interested in fostering bilateral collaboration in his field.

Cardenas said he is hoping to bring Cuban coaches to his country and in turn, have Panamanian athletes and trainers travel to Cuba with the purpose of increasing their preparation and views of international events, including the Guadalajara Pan American Games.

The Panamanian official made reference to the training period scheduled for the Cuban national baseball team in Panama as a warm-up for the world championship slated for September 19th - October 15th in his country.

Cardenas added, “The participation of Cuban teams on the third Central American and Caribbean School Games which we will host in November is important to us.”

He said baseball is a top priority but also mentioned other sports such as tae kwon do and wrestling which require assistance from Cubans.

Cardenas is accompanied by PANDEPORTES Secretary General José Bonilla; Head of International Relations Lenin Picota and general director adviser and consultant with the Sports Ministry, Alberto Barera.

The Panamanian delegation will be in Cuba until Friday and is expected to meet with Cuban officials and visit sports facilities. (Cubaminrex-RHC)

 

 

 

 

 

<< Back