Leyanis stretched to 14.94 meters, a record for the championship.

Cuban athlete Leyanis Pérez claimed the gold medal today in the women’s triple jump at the World Athletics Championships, soaring to 14.94 meters, a championship record and her best mark of the year.

Chile 2025 Youth Parapan American Games

Las Tunas parathlete Aarón Arturo Marrero Escocia will represent Cuba at the 2025 Youth Parapan American Games to be held in Santiago, Chile, from October 31 to November 9, Sports officials announced here.

The Lumberjacks swept the Pirates in the 5-game series.

On Sunday, at the Julio Antonio Mella Stadium, the Las Tunas Lumberjacks earned a resounding 11-1 victory in eight innings over the Isla de la Juventud Pirates. The baseball knockout sealed the first sweep of the local team in the 64th National Series, which also remains at the top of the standings, while extending their rival's agonizing streak to 10 straight losses.

Las Tunas Lumberjacks achieved two wins on Friday.

With an offensive line that produced 19 runs on the day and a bullpen that knew how to contain the dangerous moments, the Las Tunas Lumberjacks swept the Isle of Youth Pirates in Friday’s doubleheader at Julio A. Mella Stadium, securing their home game and highlighting their strong start to the 64th Cuba’s National Baseball Series.