Cuban athletes defect ahead of LA 2028, including Olympic medalist

Five Cuban athletes, including Olympic wrestling silver medalist Yusneylis Guzmán, have defected within a week, according to Diario de Cuba. This exodus highlights systemic issues in Cuban sports and raises concerns about the country's representation at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The defections are part of a broader pattern of athlete emigration, but the timing and scale are notable.

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