Cuban athletes secure qualification for Lima 2027 Pan American Games

Several Cuban athletes have secured or moved closer to qualifying for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games following recent continental competitions.

In weightlifting, Emanuel de la Rosa (79 kg) has officially secured his place for the 2027 games. Other lifters, including Otto Oñate (65 kg), Edisnel Corrales (75 kg), Ludia Montero (53 kg), and Marifelix Sarría (+86 kg), have placed within the top eight of their respective continental rankings, positioning them in the qualification zone. Sarría is also preparing for the World Championships in China.

In canoeing, José Ramón Pelier has qualified for the C1 1000m event after finishing second at a continental tournament in Canada. Pelier, who won the title at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, aims to defend his championship against Olympic champion Isaquias Queiroz of Brazil.