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Cuba men's national volleyball team performance

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The Cuban men’s national volleyball team has advanced to the semifinals of the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship in Moncton, Canada. Following an initial period of logistical difficulties caused by management issues within the Cuban Volleyball Federation (FCV) and the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (Inder), the team has stabilized its performance. After securing early victories against the Dominican Republic and Guatemala, Cuba suffered a loss to the United States. However, the team recovered with a 3-0 victory over Puerto Rico, winning sets 25-21, 25-23, and 25-14. Alejandro González led the Cuban offense with 15 points, while Marlon Yant contributed 11 points. The team has since achieved a major milestone by securing a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles ~~Olympics.~~ Olympics and the 2027 World Championship in Poland. In the continental qualification final ~~held~~ in Moncton, Cuba defeated Canada 3-1, with set scores of 25-21, 25-23, 23-25, and 25-22. Marlon Yant led the offensive effort with 25 points, supported by Michel Ángel López, who contributed 22 points. ~~This victory marks a significant return~~ Head coach Jesús Cruz noted that the strategic decision to rest players like Robertlandy Simón during the ~~Olympic stage~~ NORCECA semifinals helped ensure peak performance for ~~Cuba, marking their~~ the Olympic qualifiers. Osvaldo Martínez, president of the Cuban Volleyball Federation, expressed satisfaction with the team’s maturity and cohesion, noting that despite domestic economic difficulties, preparation included training camps in China and Japan. This victory marks Cuba’s first Olympic appearance since the Rio 2016 ~~Games, following absences from the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024~~ Games. Additionally, the win guarantees the team a place in the 2027 World Championship in Poland. This success follows a previous defeat by Canada in the semifinals of the NORCECA Continental Championship earlier in the cycle.

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