The Cuban sports delegation participating in the VII Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile 202
3 has so far won 11 gold medals, six silvers, and nine bronzes, placing it in seventh place in the a href="https://www.gob.cl/noticias/medallero-actualizado-de-santiago-2023/">overall medal standings by country.In the latest competitive day, 20-year-old Robiel Yankiel Sol claimed the gold medal in the long jump
(T47 category) of these Parapan American Games, setting a world record of 7.74 meters.“I was missing a medal in the Parapan American Games; I am very satisfied because I’ve achieved
it, and it makes me as happy as the record. Yes, it’s time to say it, my goal is to reach eight meters and I won’t stop until I accomplish it,” the young jumper told revista Jit after his title win in Santiago, Chile.In athletics, Cubans Ever Castro and Leonardo Díaz also won medals. In the final of the javelin in
the F41 category, Castro claimed the title with a mark of 35.21 meters, while his colleague Díaz secured the silver medal in the discus F56, with a throw of 37.35 meters.“I am very happy with this result; my coach called me to advise me because she noticed I was very
anxious, and that was because I wanted my efforts to show. I feel great,” Castro commented.Finally, Cuban sprinter Omara Durand easily dominated the 100 meters race in the T12 category at the
VII Parapan American Games in Santiago 2023, adding her second title of the tournament.“I am very satisfied because we are achieving the goals we set: to win three titles. I feel very
happy with today’s result, as I was able to equal a mark from many years ago, during which I have remained undefeated,” the multiple medalist stated.On this day, Friday, November 24, Cuba is participating in four sports, with medal opportunities in
taekwondo, cycling, and athletics.
