Cuba at the 2015 Pan American Games

Cuba competed at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from July 10 to 26, 2015.[1]

Cuba at the
2015 Pan American Games
IOC codeCUB
NOCCuban Olympic Committee
in Toronto, Canada
10–26 July 2015
Competitors213 in 30 sports
Flag bearer (opening)Mijaín López
Flag bearer (closing)Mijaín López
Medals
Ranked 4th
Gold
36
Silver
27
Bronze
34
Total
97
Pan American Games appearances (overview)

Greco-Roman wrestler Mijaín López was the flagbearer of the team during the opening ceremony.[2] For first time since 1971, Cuba finished outside the top 2 places, struggling to the 4th position.

Competitors

The following table lists Cuba's delegation per sport and gender.

SportMenWomenTotal
Archery336
Athletics273158
Badminton437
Baseball241842
Basketball01212
Beach volleyball224
Boxing10010
Canoeing9615
Cycling099
Diving224
Fencing5914
Field hockey161632
Gymnastics51217
Handball141529
Judo7714
Modern pentathlon224
Rowing15722
Sailing213
Shooting10616
Softball01515
Swimming314
Synchronized swimming99
Table tennis336
Taekwondo347
Tennis202
Triathlon134
Volleyball121224
Water polo131326
Weightlifting718
Wrestling12618
Total213228441

Archery

Cuba qualified the maximum team of three men and three women, for a total of six athletes.[3]

Men
AthleteEventRanking RoundRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BMRank
ScoreSeedOpposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Hugo FrancoIndividual6587  Pizarro (PUR)
L 4–6
did not advance
Adrián Puentes65112  Betancur (COL)
L 3–7
did not advance
Juan Carlos Stevens65211  Oliveira (BRA)
W 6–5
 Martínez (DOM)
W 7–3
 Ellison (USA)
L 6–0
did not advance
Hugo Franco
Adrián Puentes
Juan Carlos Stevens
Team19613  Colombia
W 5–4
 Mexico
L 4–5
 Brazil
L 3–5
4
Women
AthleteEventRanking RoundRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BMRank
ScoreSeedOpposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Lorisglenis OjeaIndividual58125  Dos Santos (BRA)
L 1–7
did not advance
Elizabeth Rodríguez59719  Vrakking (CAN)
L 5–6
did not advance
Maydenia Sarduy63010  Maldonado (CHI)
W 7–1
 Brito (VEN)
W 6–5
 Román (MEX)
L 3–7
did not advance
Lorisglenis Ojea
Elizabeth Rodríguez
Maydenia Sarduy
Team18087Bye  United States
L 3–5
did not advance

Athletics

Badminton

Cuba qualified a team of six athletes (three men and three women).[4] Cuba would later receive an additional men's quota.

Baseball

Cuba qualified a men's baseball team, of 24 athletes.[5] Cuba has also qualified a women's team of 18 athletes, for a total of 42 entered competitors.[6]

Men's tournament

Cuba's men's baseball team for the 2015 Pan American Games is listed below. The position of the player is listed in parentheses.[7]

Legend: C = Catcher, INF = Infielder, OF = Outfielder, P = Pitcher

Group A

PosTeamPldWLRFRARDPCTGBQualification
1  Canada6513815+23.833Advance to the semifinals
2  United States6423322+11.667[a]1
3  Cuba6424123+18.667[a]1
4  Puerto Rico6424044−4.667[a]1
5  Dominican Republic6333035−5.5002
6  Nicaragua6152243−21.1674
7  Colombia6062244−22.0005
Source: [citation needed]
Notes:


11 July 2015
12:00
Colombia  3–10  CubaPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark – Main Field, Ajax
Attendance: 1,600
Boxscore

12 July 2015
19:00
United States  5–2  CubaPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark – Main Field, Ajax
Attendance: 4,209
Boxscore

13 July 2015
12:00
Cuba  8–1  Puerto RicoPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark – Main Field, Ajax
Attendance: 2,133
Boxscore

14 July 2015
19:00
Cuba  1–3  CanadaPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark – Main Field, Ajax
Attendance: 4,638
Boxscore

15 July 2015
19:00
Cuba  9–5  Dominican RepublicPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark – Main Field, Ajax
Attendance: 4,127
Boxscore

16 July 2015
15:30
Nicaragua  6–11  CubaPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark – Second Field, Ajax
Attendance: 1,027
Boxscore
Semifinal
18 July 2015
13:00
 United States6–5 Cuba  President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark – Main Field, Ajax
Attendance: 4,702
Boxscore
Bronze medal match
19 July 2015
13:00
 Cuba7–6 Puerto Rico  President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark – Main Field, Ajax
Attendance: 4,914
Boxscore

Women's tournament

The Cuba women's national baseball team roster for the 2015 Pan American Games (as of 19 July 2015):[8][9][10]

  • Leydis Arzuaga (C)
  • Yurismary Baez (OF)
  • Yulisa Barban (OF)
  • Dayanna Batista (IF)
  • Vania Cabrera (IF)
  • Ana Castellanos (P)
  • Yoidania Castro (P)
  • Enelsy Cordovi (P)
  • Yanet Cruz (P)
  • Libia Duarte (IF)
  • Jessica Herrera (IF)
  • Yadira Lopez (P)
  • Dianelis Munoz (OF)
  • Odrisleisis Peguero (OF)
  • Nilsa Rodriguez (IF)
  • Yordanka Rodriguez (C)
  • Mayumis Solano (P)
  • Mariandy Torres (OF)

Legend: C = Catcher, IF = Infielder, OF = Outfielder, P = Pitcher

Group A

PosTeamPldWLRFRARDPCTGBQualification
1  United States440337+261.000Advanced to the Gold medal match
2  Canada431269+17.7501Advance to the Bronze medal match
3  Venezuela4223230+2.5002
4  Puerto Rico4131727−10.2503
5  Cuba404843−35.0004
Source: [citation needed]


20 July 2015
19:00
Cuba  1–13  CanadaPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark, Ajax
Attendance: 1,602
Boxscore

21 July 2015
15:00
Cuba  5–6  Puerto RicoPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark, Ajax
Attendance: 975
Boxscore

22 July 2015
19:00
United States  11–0  CubaPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark, Ajax
Attendance: 773
Boxscore

23 July 2015
15:00
Cuba  2–13  VenezuelaPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark, Ajax
Attendance: 977
Boxscore

Basketball

Cuba qualified a women's team of 12 athletes.[11]

Women's tournament

Roster

The Cuba women's national basketball team roster for the 2015 Pan American Games.[12]

Cuba women's national basketball team – 2015 Pan American Games roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClub
F4Ochoa, Fransy24 – 13 Sep 1990 (1990-09-13)1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Villa Clara
G5Casanova, Ineidis26 – 13 Oct 1988 (1988-10-13)1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Santiago de Cuba
F6Galindo, Anisleidy26 – 29 Jan 1989 (1989-01-29)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Pinar del Rio
G7Gelis, Oyanaisy31 – 21 Oct 1983 (1983-10-21)1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) Habana
G8Romero, Arlenys31 – 7 Feb 1984 (1984-02-07)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Pinar del Rio
F9Amargo, Yamara30 – 28 Jun 1985 (1985-06-28)1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Sancti Spiritus
F10Povea, Arlety30 – 7 Oct 1984 (1984-10-07)1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Pinar del Rio
C11Cepeda, Marlene29 – 27 Oct 1985 (1985-10-27)1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Santiago de Cuba
F12Noblet, Clenia28 – 6 May 1987 (1987-05-06)1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Guantanamo
C13Aties, Zuleira34 – 9 Oct 1980 (1980-10-09)1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) Habana
F14Oquendo, Leidys32 – 23 Jul 1982 (1982-07-23)1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Camaguey
F15Avila, Suchitel32 – 1 Sep 1982 (1982-09)1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Habana
Head coach
  • Zabala, Alberto
Assistant coach(es)
  • Moya, Eduardo
Legend
  • Age – as of 15 July 2015
  • Club – before start of Games
Group B
TeamPldWLPFPAPDPtsQualification
 Canada330245164+816Qualified for the semifinals
 Cuba321209188+215
 Argentina312200209−94
 Venezuela303168261−933
Source: [citation needed]
16 July 2015
10:30
Cuba  68–55  Argentina
Scoring by quarter: 23–12, 13–14, 14–17, 18–12
Pts: Amargo 17
Rebs: Noblet 9
Asts: Amargo 3
Pts: González 15
Rebs: Vega 7
Asts: Boquete 6

17 July 2015
10:30
Venezuela  62–73  Cuba
Scoring by quarter: 18–21, 16–13, 11–20, 17–19
Pts: Silva Serrano 22
Rebs: Blanco Piñango, Perez Abreu 9
Asts: Wallen Morillo 2
Pts: Amargo 18
Rebs: Oquendo 12
Asts: Casanova 8

18 July 2015
18:00
Canada  71–68  Cuba
Scoring by quarter: 20–18, 20–17, 20–13, 11–20
Pts: Achonwa 15
Rebs: Achonwa 7
Asts: Langlois, Tatham 4
Pts: Gelis 18
Rebs: Noblet 9
Asts: Casanova, Gelis 3
Semifinals
19 July 2015
13:30
Cuba  64–65  United States
Scoring by quarter: 17–18, 20–8, 11–20, 16–19
Pts: Casanova, Noblet 15
Rebs: Ochoa, Noblet 10
Asts: Gelis 3
Pts: Harper 16
Rebs: Coates 15
Asts: Jefferson 5
Bronze medal match
20 July 2015
16:00
Cuba  66–62  Brazil
Scoring by quarter: 14–16, 23–16, 12–16, 17–14
Pts: Casanova 18
Rebs: Noblet 14
Asts: Casanova 4
Pts: Paixão 16
Rebs: Santos 7
Asts: Paixão 4

Beach volleyball

Cuba qualified a men's and women's pair for a total of four athletes.[13]

AthleteEventPreliminary RoundQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Men's
Women's

Canoeing

Sprint

Cuba qualified 11 athletes in the sprint discipline (5 in men's kayak and 5 in women's kayak, 4 in men's canoe and 1 in women's canoe).[14]

Men
AthleteEventHeatsSemifinalsFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Fidel VargasK-1 200 m36.4012 QFBye37.1035
Reinier Torres
Fidel Vargas
K-2 200 m34.139
Jorge GarcíaK-1 1000 m3:40.990
Jorge García
Reinier Torres
K-2 1000 m3:25.932
Jorge García
Alex Menendez
Renier Mora
Reinier Torres
K-4 1000 m3:01.744
Arnold RodríguezC-1 200 m41.6832 QFBye41.459
Rolexis BaezC-1 1000 m4:20.1644
José Carlos Bulnes
Serguey Torres
C-2 1000 m3:49.932
Women
AthleteEventHeatsSemifinalsFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Yusmari MenganaK-1 200 m42.0381 QFBye42.946
K-1 500 m1:52.6711 QFBye2:00.656
Yurieni Guerra
Yusmari Mengana
K-2 500 m1:48.653
Yurieni Guerra
Jessica Hernandez
Daniela Martin
Lisandra Torres
K-4 500 m1:37.665
Amalia ObregónC-1 200 m57.5696

Qualification Legend: QF = Qualify to final; QS = Qualify to semifinal

Cycling

Marlies Mejías during the road race.

Fencing

Cuba qualified 14 fencers (5 men, 9 women).

Men
AthleteEventPool RoundRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
VictoriesSeedOpposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Reynier HenriqueÉpée45 Q  Schwantes (BRA)
13–14
did not advance
Yunior Reytor116 Q  Boisvert-Simard (CAN)
10–15
did not advance
Reynier Henrique
Ringo Quintero
Yunior Reytor
Épée Team  Canada
W 45–37
 Venezuela
L 2–3
 Colombia
W 43–39
Jesus RianoFoil39 Q  Toldo (BRA)
L 8–15
did not advance
Noslen MontalvoSabre210 Q  Padilla (MEX)
W 15–15
 Bustamante (ARG)
L 6–15
did not advance
Women
AthleteEventPool RoundRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
VictoriesSeedOpposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Seily MendozaÉpée018did not advance
Yamirka Rodriguez41 Q  Hoppe (CAN)
W 15–8
 Peguero (DOM)
L 14–15
did not advance
Yoslaine Cardenal
Seily Mendoza
Yamirka Rodriguez
Épée Team  Canada
W 45–26
 Venezuela
L 31–37
 Brazil
L 29–38
4
Elizabeth HidalgoFoil37 Q  Moreno (CUB)
W 15–14
 Goldie (CAN)
L 2–15
did not advance
Daylen Moreno310 Q  Hidalgo (CUB)
L 14–15
did not advance
Elizabeth Hidalgo
Daylen Moreno
Elisa Tamayo
Foil Team  United States
L 19–45
 Chile
W 44–35
Classification match
 Venezuela
L 39–40
Fifth place match
6
Yaritza GouletSabre37 Q  Benítez (VEN)
L 10–15
did not advance
Jennifer Morales114 Q  Félix (DOM)
L 10–15
did not advance
Yaritza Goulet
Jennifer Morales
Darlin Robert
Sabre Team  Canada
W 45–39
 United States
L 33–45
 Venezuela
L 38–45
4

Field hockey

Cuba qualified both a men's and women's teams, for a total of 32 athletes (16 men and 16 women).[15] Both teams finished in eighth and last place.

Men's tournament

Roster

Head Coach: Guillermo Stakeman

  1. Leordan Hernandez (GK)
  2. Yendry Delgado (GK)
  3. Alexander Abreu
  4. Dani Alonso
  5. Vladimir Prado
  6. Darian Valero
  7. Reynaldo Gonzalez
  8. Yoandy Blanco
  9. Maikel Tritzant
  10. Raidel Ortiz
  11. Yoel Veitia
  12. Minel Mrado
  13. Roger Aguilera (c)
  14. Adrian Molina
  15. Marcos Martinez
  16. Yasmany Gutierrez
Pool A
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1  Argentina3300224+189Quarter-finals
2  United States3111510−54
3  Cuba3021910−12
4  Trinidad and Tobago3012315−121
Source: FIH
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) matches won; 3) goal difference; 4) goals for; 5) head-to-head result.[16]


14 July 2015
11:00
United States  3–3  Cuba
Runzi  9'
Kaeppeler  24'
Holt  28'
ReportTritzant  32'
Blanco  51'59'
Umpires:
Matias Barbosa (CHI)
David Sweetman (GBR)

16 July 2015
09:00
Trinidad and Tobago  2–2  Cuba
Toussaint  51'
Eccles  59'
ReportBlanco  22'53'
Umpires:
Daniel Basto Rivero (MEX)
Grant Hundley (USA)

18 July 2015
09:00
Argentina  5–4  Cuba
Vila  18'
Peillat  28'37'55'
Menini  29'
ReportBlanco  21'
Veitia  47'57'
Aguilera  52'
Umpires:
Gavin Caldecott (CAN)
Matias Barbosa (CHI)
Quarterfinals
21 July 2015
11:30
Chile  6–2  Cuba
Prada  38'
Richter  43'
F. Renz  46'
Martín  47'60'
Rodríguez  57'
ReportBlanco  15'
Tritzant  51'
Umpires:
You Suolong (CHN)
Andres Ledesma (ARG)
Classification round
23 July 2015
09:00
Mexico  3–1  Cuba
Campillo Lopez  29'
Pedraza Saenz  32'
García Miranda  50'
ReportGutierrez  43'
Umpires:
Donny Gobinsingh (TTO)
Francisco Vázquez (ESP)
Seventh place match
25 July 2015
09:00
Cuba  0–13  Trinidad and Tobago
ReportPierre  5'13'26'
Reynos  6'47'
Murray  20'35'46'
Emmanuel  28'
Gilkes  31'33'
Campbell  43'
Mouttet  44'
Umpires:
Matias Barbosa (CHI)
Saleem Aaron (USA)


 2015 Pan American Games 8th 

Cuba

Women's tournament

Roster

The Cuba field hockey women's team that will compete at the 2015 Pan American Games:[17]

  • Yailyn Abrahan
  • Mileysi Argentel
  • Yusnaidy Betancourt
  • Helec Carta
  • Heidy González
  • Roseli Harrys
  • Ismary Hernández
  • Tahimi Licea
  • Yunia Milanés
  • Sunaylis Nikle
  • Yaniuska Paso
  • Brizaida Ramos
  • Annelis Reyna
  • Marisbel Sierra
  • Damnay Solis
  • Yuraima Vera
Pool B
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1  United States3300190+199Quarterfinals
2  Chile3201104+66
3  Uruguay3102310−73
4  Cuba3003422−180
Source: FIH
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head result.[18]


13 July 2015
09:00
Chile  7–2  Cuba
D. Caram  6'16'
Villagra  27'
García  44'
Pizarro  47'
Filipek  47'
C. Caram  58'
ReportSierra  24'27'
Umpires:
Megan Robertson (CAN)
Stephanie Judefind (USA)

15 July 2015
11:00
Uruguay  3–2  Cuba
Barrandeguy  10'
Vilar del Valle  29'
Olave Solari  47'
ReportVera  22'
Paso  32'
Umpires:
Stephanie Judefind (USA)
Suzi Sutton (USA)

17 July 2015
09:00
United States  12–0  Cuba
O'Donnell  2'25'
Selenski  15'
González  17'50'
Dawson  21'
Witmer  27'54'
Vittese  35'
K. Reinprecht  36'
Falgowski  47'
Kasold  48'
Report
Umpires:
Meghan McLennan (CAN)
Ayanna McClean (TTO)


Quarterfinal
20 July 2015
09:00
Argentina  10–0  Cuba
Sánchez Moccia  5'52'
Barrionuevo  15'17'22'43'51'
Romang  20'
F. Habif  24'
Molina  25'
Report
Umpires:
Suzi Sutton (USA)
Meghan McLennan (CAN)
Classification round
22 July 2015
09:00
Cuba  0–1  Mexico
ReportC. Correa  10'
Umpires:
Camila Cabargas (CHI)
Nur Hafizah Azman (MAS)
Seventh place match
24 July 2015
09:00
Cuba  1–2  Dominican Republic
Vera  59'ReportOrtega Mateo  19'
Oflaherti Paganini  34'
Umpires:
Nur Hafizah Azman (MAS)
Verónica Villafañe (ARG)


 2015 Pan American Games 8th 

Cuba

Gymnastics

Cuba qualified 17 gymnasts.

Artistic

Cuba qualified a full team of 10 artistic gymnasts.[19][20]

Men
Team & Individual Qualification
AthleteEventFinal
ApparatusTotalRank
FPHRVPBHB
Qualification
TotalTeam

Qualification Legend: Q = Qualified to apparatus final

Women
Team & Individual Qualification
AthleteEventIndividual qualification/Team FinalIndividual all around final
ApparatusTotalRankApparatusTotalRank
VUBBBFVUBBBF
Mary MorffiQualificationDNS10.85012.45012.45035.75040did not advance
Leidys Perdomo14.150DNSDNS13.850 Q28.00044did not advance
Leidys Rojas14.20013.05012.45012.75052.45010 Q11.20012.70013.25012.95050.10016
Dovelis Torres14.30012.45013.150DNS39.90031did not advance
Marcia Videaux14.850 Q13.35012.95011.15052.30011 Q14.70013.50011.60013.25053.0509
TotalTeam43.35038.85038.55039.050159.8004

Qualification Legend: Q = Qualified to apparatus final

Individual finals
AthleteEventTotalRank
Marcia VideauxVault14.737
Leidys PerdomoFloor13.4255

Rhythmic

Cuba qualified a team of seven rhythmic gymnasts (six in group and one in individual).[21]

Individual
AthleteEventFinal
HoopBallClubsRibbonTotalRank
Brenda LeyvaIndividual12.74213.00012.49212.53350.76710
Group
AthletesEventFinal
5 Ribbons6 Clubs
& 2 Hoops
TotalRank
Claudia Arjona
Zenia Fernandez
Melissa Kindelan
Martha Perez
Adriana Ramirez
Legna Savon
Group all-around13.49212.20025.692
Group 5 Ribbons11.9004
Group 6 Clubs & 2 Hoops12.8255

Handball

Cuba qualified a men's and women's teams. Each team will consist of 15 athletes, for a total of 30.[22][23]

Men's tournament

The Cuba handball men's team that will compete at the 2015 Pan American Games:[24]

Head coach: Luis Delisle

No.Pos.NameDate of birth (age)HeightApp.GoalsClub
1GKAlejandro Romero (1994-09-17) 17 September 1994 (age 29)1.92 m22 Habana
2LBPedro Veitia (1994-08-17) 17 August 1994 (age 29)1.88 m19 Villa Clara
3RWOmar Toledano (1995-03-03) 3 March 1995 (age 29)1.94 m28 Santiago de Cuba
4CBDaniel Garcia (1996-12-31) 31 December 1996 (age 27)1.97 m20 Santiago de Cuba
5RBAngel Rivero (1992-10-24) 24 October 1992 (age 31)1.87 m22 Holguin
6LWPavel Caballero (1991-09-20) 20 September 1991 (age 32)1.83 m31

Matanzas

7LBYoan Balazquez (1995-12-26) 26 December 1995 (age 28)1.94 m32

Matanzas

9CBReinier Taboada (1997-06-02) 2 June 1997 (age 27)1.91 m19 Habana
10LWYanquiel Cruzata (1991-11-12) 12 November 1991 (age 32)1.80 m26 Santiago de Cuba
12GKReyniel Justa (1991-08-27) 27 August 1991 (age 32)1.98 m31 Ciego de Avila
13RBAngel Hernandez (1994-02-04) 4 February 1994 (age 30)1.87 m24

Matanzas

15PAlain Vizcay (1992-06-10) 10 June 1992 (age 32)1.89 m23 Santiago de Cuba
16GKMagnol Suarez (1994-08-10) 10 August 1994 (age 29)2.00 m20 Ciego de Avila
17CBNoelvis Robles (1986-06-29) 29 June 1986 (age 37)1.86 m56 Holguin
Group B
TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
 Argentina330010363+406Qualified for the Semifinals
 Chile31118784+33
 Cuba31118789−23
 Puerto Rico300368109−410
Source: [citation needed]


July 17
18:30
Argentina  35–18  CubaExhibition Centre – Hall B
Referees: Pinto, Menezes (BRA)
Fernandez, Pizarro 8(19–10)Balazquez 7
 5× report  6×

July 19
20:30
Cuba  31–31  ChileExhibition Centre – Hall B
Referees: Gjeding, Hansen (DEN)
Robles 8(14–13)R. Salinas 12
 7× Report  8×

July 21
18:30
Cuba  38–23  Puerto RicoExhibition Centre – Hall B
Referees: Lemes, Sosa (URU)
Toledano 13(22–13)Hiraldo 7
 6× report  5×
Classification round
July 23
18:00
Dominican Republic  24–40  CubaExhibition Centre – Hall B
Referees: Minore, Marina (ARG)
Mateo 6(12–20)Hernandez 9
 6× report  3×
Fifth place match
July 25
13:00
Puerto Rico  39–38 (ET)  CubaExhibition Centre – Hall B
Referees: Lemes, Sosa (URU)
Hiraldo 13(17–15)Hernandez 15
 3× report  4×  2×

FT: 33–33 ET: 6–5

Women's tournament

Head coach: Maturell[25]

Group B
TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
 Argentina32017560+154Qualified for the Semifinals
 Uruguay32018074+64
 Cuba3201838304
 Chile30036990−210
Source: [citation needed]


July 16
20:30
Chile  25–28  CubaExhibition Centre – Hall B
Referees: Guzman, Perez (PUR)
Feuchtmann, Torres 5(11–14)Lusson 10
 5× report  7×  1×

July 18
18:30
Cuba  27–25  ArgentinaExhibition Centre – Hall B
Referees: Martin Gjeding, Mads Hansen (DEN)
Lusson 14(14–13)Mendoza 9
 8× Report  2×

July 20
18:30
Uruguay  33–28  CubaExhibition Centre – Hall B
Referees: Minore, Marina (ARG)
Barreiro 10(13–12)Lusson 9
 4× report  5×
Classification round
July 22
18:00
Canada  20–30  CubaExhibition Centre – Hall B
Referees: Lemes, Sosa (URU)
Routhier 5(7–18)Lusson 9
 2× report  5×
Fifth place match
July 24
13:00
Puerto Rico  27–40  CubaExhibition Centre – Hall B
Referees: Pinto, Menezes (BRA)
three players 5(14–20)Reyes, Barrio 7
 2× report  6×

Judo

Cuba qualified a full team of fourteen judokas (seven men and seven women).[26]

Men
AthleteEventRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsRepechageFinal / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
−60 kg
−66 kg
−73 kg
−81 kg
−90 kg
−100 kg
+100 kg
Women
AthleteEventRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsRepechageFinal / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
−48 kg
−52 kg
−57 kg
−63 kg
−70 kg
−78 kg
+78 kg

Karate

Cuba qualified 3 athletes.

AthleteEventRound RobinSemifinalsFinal
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
RankOpposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Men's –67 kg
Men's +84 kg
Women's +68 kg

Modern pentathlon

Cuba qualified a team of 4 athletes (2 men and 2 women).

AthleteEventFencing
(Épée One Touch)
Swimming
(200m Freestyle)
Riding
(Show Jumping)
Shooting/Running
(10 m Air Pistol/3000m)
Total
Points
Final
Rank
ResultsRankMP PointsTimeRankMP PointsPenaltiesRankMP PointsTimeRankMP Points
Jose Ricardo FigueroaMen's17=72262:11.402030612328811:46.19159414154
Yaniel Velázquez14=132022:06.921032028=1327213:57.5520463125715
Ilianny ManzanoWomen's9151362:31.4819246DNS=20015:13.341838782920
Leydi Moya13=52342:17.195289291527113:46.361047412687

Rowing

Cuba qualified all 14 boats. The final team consisted of 22 athletes (15 men and 7 women).

Men
AthleteEventHeatsRepechageFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Ángel FournierSingle sculls7.11.741 FABye7:51.39
Ángel Fournier
Eduardo Rubio
Double sculls6:27.281 FABye6:30.35
Raúl Hernández
Liosbel Hernández
Lwt double sculls6:45.831 FABye6:24.88
Ángel Fournier
Adrian Oquendo
Eduardo Rubio
Orlando Sotolongo
Quadruple sculls6:02.292 FA5:44.39
Janier Concepción
Solaris Freire
Coxless pair7:22.823 R7:19.345Did not advance7
Janier Concepción
Solaris Freire
Adrian Oquendo
Manuel Suárez
Coxless four6:46.194 FA6:14.03
Maximo Arango
Raúl Hernández
Liosbel Hernández
Liosmel Ramos
Lwt coxless Four6:17.952 R6:54.234 FADNS6
Eduardo González
Jose Rodriguez
Eduardo Rubio
Ángel Fournier
Manuel Suárez
Solaris Freire
Adrian Oquendo
Janier Concepción
Juan Carlos González (C)
Eight7:47.305 FA6:14.004
Women
AthleteEventHeatsRepechageFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Yariulvis CobasSingle sculls8:02.673 R8:43.733 FA7:46.214
Yislena HernandezLwt single sculls8:17.783 R8:42.192 FA9:20.976
Yariulvis Cobas
Aimee Hernandez
Double sculls7:24.914 FA7:20.00
Licet Hernandez
Yislena Hernandez
Lwt double sculls7:33.701 FABye7:00.36
Yariulvis Cobas
Aimee Hernandez
Yarilexis Reyes
Yudeisy Rodriguez
Quadruple sculls6:53.063 FA7:27.564
Yarilexis Reyes
Yeney Ochoa
Coxless pair7:57.795 FA8:01.655

Qualification Legend: FA= Final A (medal); FB= Final B (non-medal); R= Repechage DNS= Did not start

Sailing

Cuba qualified 2 boats (three athletes).[27]

AthleteEventRaceNet
Points
Final
Rank
123456789101112M*
Sanlay CastroWomen's laser radial1414(16)129119163161013DNQ12713
Raúl Díaz
Rafael García
Open snipe44445696(11)
OSC
1099DNQ707

Shooting

Cuba qualified 17 shooters.[28]

Softball

Cuba qualified a women's squad of 15 athletes.[29]

Women's tournament

Group A
TeamPldWLRFRARDQualification
 United States550434+39Qualified for the semifinals
 Canada5412114+7
 Puerto Rico5321817+1
 Brazil523719−12
 Cuba5141023−13
 Dominican Republic5051436−22
Source: [citation needed]


19 July 2015
14:00
Dominican Republic  1 – 3  CubaPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark, Ajax
Attendance: 2,895
Boxscore

20 July 2015
19:00
Canada  5 – 0  CubaPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark, Ajax
Attendance: 546
Boxscore

21 July 2015
14:00
Puerto Rico  3 – 2  CubaPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark, Ajax
Attendance: 832
Boxscore

22 July 2015
16:30
Cuba  2 – 9  United StatesPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark, Ajax
Attendance: 450
Boxscore

23 July 2015
16:30
Brazil  5 – 3  CubaPresident’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark, Ajax
Attendance: 347
Boxscore

Synchronized swimming

Cuba qualified a full team of nine athletes.[30]

AthleteEventTechnical RoutineFree Routine (Final)
PointsRankPointsRankTotal PointsRank
Cristy Alfonso
Melissa Alonso
Women's duet65.54851165.500011131.048511
Cristy Alfonso
Melissa Alonso
Keyla Armas
Yanela Chacon
Dyliam Marrero
Jennifer Quintanal
Sonia Roche
Odailys Suarez
Carysney Garcia
Women's team63.8392864.83338128.27258

Table tennis

Cuba qualified a men's and women's team, for a total of six athletes.

Men
AthleteEventGroup StageRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
RankOpposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Singles
Team
Women
AthleteEventGroup StageRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
RankOpposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Singles
Team

Tennis

Cuba received two wildcard spots in the men's events.[31]

Men
AthleteEvent1st RoundRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
William Geronimo DorantesSinglesBye  Escobar (ECU)
L 2–6, 0–6
did not advance
Omar Alberto Hernandez  Galeano (PAR)
L 3–6, 1–6
did not advance
William Geronimo Dorantes
Omar Alberto Hernandez
Doubles  Arus /
Behar (URU)
L 3–6, 2–6
did not advance

Taekwondo

Cuba qualified a team of seven athletes (three men and four women).[32]

Men
AthleteEventPreliminariesQuarterfinalsSemifinalsRepechageFinal / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Fermin Quesada68 kg  Contreras (VEN)
L 7–10
did not advance
Jose Cobas80 kg  De Olveira (BRA)
W 8–5
 Medina (VEN)
W 18–6
 Lizarraga (MEX)
W 5–4
 Hernández (DOM)
W 10–9
Rafael Alba+80 kgBye  Yun (USA)
W 15–3
 Lopez (MEX)
W 8–5
 Rivas (VEN)
W 11–4
Women
AthleteEventPreliminariesQuarterfinalsSemifinalsRepechageFinal / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Yania Aguirre49 kg  Dellan (VEN)
W 9–7
 Sing (BRA)
W 6–5
 Zamora (GUA)
W 17–5
 Manjarrez (MEX)
W 10–9
Yamicel Nunez57 kg  Abadia (GUA)
W 12–0
 Lewis (USA)
L 6–8
Did not advanceBye  Gonda (CAN)
W 10–3
Daima Villalon67 kg  Figueroa (CHI)
W 12–0
 McPherson (USA)
L 3–5
Did not advanceBye  Alvarado (CRC)
W 9–3
Lisbeilys Ferran+67 kg  Joseph (ISV)
W 12–0
 Galloway (USA)
L 7–11
Did not advanceBye  Bravo (COL)
L 3–9
5

Volleyball

Cuba qualified a men's and women's volleyball team, for a total of 24 athletes (12 men and 12 women).[33]

Men's tournament

PosTeamPldWLPtsSPWSPLSPRSWSLSR
1  Brazil321122582201.173832.667
2  Argentina32192432051.185641.500
3  Cuba32192552551.000751.400
4  Colombia30301492250.662090.000
Source: Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine


17 July 2015
21:00
Argentina  3–1  CubaExhibition Centre, Toronto
Attendance: 3,050
(25–20, 25–15, 23–25, 25–15)
result statistics

19 July 2015
13:35
Brazil  2–3  CubaExhibition Centre, Toronto
Attendance: 4,500
(20–25, 25–18, 23–25, 25–22, 11–15)
result statistics

21 July 2015
22:01
Cuba  3–0  ColombiaExhibition Centre, Toronto
Attendance: 900
(25–16, 25–19, 25–18)
result statistics
Quarterfinal
22 July 2015
21:12
Puerto Rico  3–2  CubaExhibition Centre, Toronto
Attendance: 3,100
(20–25, 22–25, 25–21, 25–20, 15–11)
result statistics
Fifth place match
24 July 2015
15:35
Cuba  3–1  United StatesExhibition Centre, Toronto
Attendance: 3,100
(28–30, 25–22, 25–14, 25–22)
result statistics


 2015 Pan American Games 5th place 

Cuba

Women's tournament

Team
Standings
PosTeamPldWLPtsSPWSPLSPRSWSLSR
1  Dominican Republic321102612151.214741.750
2  Argentina321102522540.992741.750
3  Cuba31252482590.958470.571
4  Canada31252282610.874470.571
Source: Archived 2015-10-20 at the Wayback Machine
Results
DateScoreSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5TotalReport
Jul 16Argentina  3–0  Cuba25–2326–2425–19  76–66P2 P3
Jul 18Canada  3–1  Cuba25–2119–2525–1825–22 94–86P2 P3
Jul 20Dominican Republic  1–3  Cuba22–2522–2525–2120-25 89–96P2 P3
Quarterfinals
DateScoreSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5TotalReport
Jul 22United States  3–1  Cuba25–1825–1922–2525–18 97–80P2 P3
Fifth place match
DateScoreSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5TotalReport
Jul 23Argentina  1–3  Cuba21–2525–2117–2521-25 84–96P2 P3


 2015 Pan American Games 5th place 

Cuba

Water polo

Cuba qualified a men's and women's teams. Each team will consist of 13 athletes, for a total of 26.

Men's tournament

Roster

Cuba's team roster:[34]

  • Gianny Lara
  • Rudy Despaigne
  • Ernesto Cisneros
  • Edgar Lara
  • Ivey Arroyo
  • Giraldo Carales
  • Albert Guerra
  • Remy De Armas
  • Jose Peralta
  • Raydel Carales
  • Yohandry Andrade
  • Raydel Martinez
Group A
TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
 United States3300627+556Qualified for the semifinals
 Argentina31113129+23
 Cuba31112131−103
 Ecuador30031158−470
Source: [citation needed]


8 July 2015
18:08
ReportUnited States  21–4  CubaMarkham Pan Am Centre
Referees:
Jaume Teixido (ESP), Stephane Roy (CAN)
Score by quarters: 6–2, 3–0, 6–1, 6–1
Samuels 4Goals4 players 1

9 July 2015
20:08
ReportCuba  7–7  ArgentinaMarkham Pan Am Centre
Referees:
William Mackay (CAN), Hugo Paredes (VEN).
Score by quarters: 0-3, 1-1, 4-2, 2-1
2 players 1GoalsDemarchi 3, Carabantes 2, Corsi 1, Yanez 1

11 July 2015
20:08
ReportEcuador  3–10  CubaMarkham Pan Am Centre
Referees:
Joao Cardenuto (BRA), Claudia Aguilar (MEX)
Score by quarters: 1-3, 0-2, 0-2, 2-3
Kaltenbach 2GoalsCarales 3
Fifth to Eight place
13 July 2015
12:00
ReportVenezuela  9–8  CubaMarkham Pan Am Centre
Referees:
Reynel Castillo (PUR), Mark Maretzki (USA)
Score by quarters: 1-3, 1-2, 2-1, 5-2
Velazquez 2GoalsCarales 4
Seventh place match
15 July 2015
12:00
ReportCuba  13–6Ecuador  Markham Pan Am Centre
Referees:
Claudia Aguilar (MEX), Hugo Paredes (VEN)
Score by quarters: 2-1, 1-3, 5-2, 5-0
Carales 5GoalsKaltenbach 3

Women's tournament

Roster

Cuba's team roster:[35]

  • Mairelis Zunzunegui
  • Dalia Grau
  • Yeliana Bravo
  • Thaimi Gonzalez
  • Adriana Garlobo
  • Mayelin Bernal
  • Yanet Lopez
  • Maviel Mendiola
  • Dayana Morales
  • Yordanka Pujol
  • Cecilia Diaz
  • Gertrudis Ortiz
  • Arisney Ramos
Group A
TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
 United States3300739+646Qualified for the semifinals
 Cuba32012430−64
 Argentina31021648−322
 Mexico30032046−260
Source: [citation needed]


8 July 2015
10:08
ReportUnited States  18–3  CubaMarkham Pan Am Centre
Referees:
Edmundo Rodrigues (BRA), William Mackay (CAN)
Score by quarters: 4–1, 4–0, 6–1, 4–1
Steffens, Fischer 3Goals3 players 1

9 July 2015
10:08
ReportCuba  10–3  ArgentinaMarkham Pan Am Centre
Referees:
Arnoldo Zambrano (VEN), Stephane Roy (CAN)
Score by quarters: 1–0, 3–0, 3–1, 3–2
Bravo, Bernal 3GoalsHatcher 1, M De Virgilio 1, R De Virgilio 1

11 July 2015
10:08
ReportMexico  9–11  CubaMarkham Pan Am Centre
Referees:
Reynel Castillo (PUR), William Mackay (CAN)
Score by quarters: 4-4, 2-1, 2-3, 1-3
Murrieta 3GoalsOrtiz 2
Semifinals
12 July 2015
18:00
ReportCuba  7–14  CanadaMarkham Pan Am Centre
Referees:
Reynel Castillo (PUR), Diego Garibaldi (ARG)
Score by quarters: 1-3, 1-5, 3-2, 2-4
Bernal 2GoalsEggens, Robinson 3
Bronze medal match
14 July 2015
18:00
Report Brazil  9–6  CubaMarkham Pan Am Centre
Referees:
Mark Maretzki (USA), William Mackay (CAN)
Score by quarters: 2-0, 2-2, 2-2, 3-2
Chiappini 6GoalsOrtiz 2

Weightlifting

Cuba qualified a team of 8 athletes (7 men and 1 woman).[36][37]

Wrestling

Cuba qualified 18 wrestlers (12 men and six women), the maximum. Julio Bastida (Greco-Roman 75 kg) was entered into the competition but did not compete and was not a part of the draw.

Men
Freestyle
AthleteEventPreliminariesQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BMRank
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Yowlys Bonne57 kg  Bonilla (HON)
W 10F–0
 Mejías (VEN)
W 12–2
 Escobedo (USA)
W 10–0
Franklin Marén65 kgBye  Guzman (COL)
W 12–0
 Garcia (CAN)
W 2–0
 Metcalf (USA)
L 2–8
Liván López74 kgBye  Burroughs (USA)
L 3–14
Bye  Balfour (CAN)
W 10–0
Reineris Salas86 kg  Tagziev (CAN)
W 7–4
 Ambrocio (PER)
W 7–1
 Herbert (USA)
W 12–7
Javier Cortina97 kg  Díaz (VEN)
L 4–7
did not advance
Andres Ramos125 kg  Vivenes (VEN)
W 6–4
 Rey (USA)
L 0–2
 Silva (NCA)
W 10–0
Greco-Roman
Mijaín López of Cuba, pictured on the left in 2009, won his fourth consecutive Pan American Games gold medal.
AthleteEventPreliminariesQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BMRank
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Ismael Borrero59 kg  Toro (COL)
W 8–0
 Mango (USA)
L 3–3
did not advance
Miguel Martinez66 kg  Cardenas (MEX)
W 13–4
 Rivas (VEN)
L 1–2
 Cuero (COL)
W 6–0R
Alan Vera85 kg  Betancourt (PUR)
W 8–0
 Anderson (USA)
L 0–8
 Martinez (HON)
W 9–0
Yasmany Lugo98 kg  Loango (COL)
W 9–0
 Albino (BRA)
W 8–0
 Mejia (HON)
W 4F–0
Mijaín López130 kg  Pérez (VEN)
W 9–0
 Smith (USA)
W 8–0
 Ayub (CHI)
W 8–0
Women
Freestyle
AthleteEventQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BMRank
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Yusneylys Guzmán48 kg  Barbosa (BRA)
W 15–4
 Morrison (CAN)
L 0–6
 Lampe (USA)
L 2–12
5
Yamilka Del Valle53 kg  Barry (CAN)
W 10–1
 Conder (USA)
L 2–6F
 Jiménez (NCA)
W WO
Yaquelin Estornell58 kg  Antes (ECU)
W 5–5
 Roa (COL)
W 4–4
 Silva (BRA)
L 5–6
Katerina Vidiaux63 kg  Clodgo (USA)
W 11–7
 Antes (ECU)
W 8–2R
 Stone-Papadopoulos (CAN)
L 3–7
Yudaris Sánchez69 kg  Yeats (CAN)
L 0–6F
Did not advance  Vázquez (ARG)
L 1–7
5
Lisset Hechavarria75 kg  Olaya (COL)
W 7–9
 Di Stasio (CAN)
L 4–4
 Weffer (VEN)
W 2–1

See also

References