The Cuban team that will participate on February 5 to 13 in the 2nd Baseball Series of the Americas was presented with its flag at Havana’s Latin American Stadium by the renowned former pitcher and coach Pedro Luis Lazo and received by team captain Alfredo Despaigne Rodríguez, symbolically escorted by outfielders Roelquis Gibert and Roel Santos.
In 2025, Holguín had an outstanding sports year, with achievements that stood out nationally and internationally. The province reemerged on the competitive scene, excelling in team sports, regaining prominence in baseball, and celebrating major medals in global events. Overall, the results showed a strong and growing sports movement in Holguín.
The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation states that its exclusion from the 2026 Caribbean Series, which will now be held in Mexico, disrespectful.
Artistic gymnastics in Holguín maintains its competitive edge heading into the 2025-2026 school year. With an enrollment of 22 athletes—13 boys and 9 girls—the athletes from the Pedro Díaz Coello Sports School (EIDE) are beginning a decisive stage in their aspirations to return to the top of the national rankings.
Two athletes from Holguín will be part of the Cuban delegation competing in the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo, an event taking place from November 15 to 26.