The ceremony is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. at the base of the monument to José Martí, in the capital’s Plaza de la Revolución.

The delegations that will represent Cuba at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be flag bearers this Tuesday in a ceremony scheduled for 7:30 a.m. at the base of the José Martí monument in the capital’s Plaza de la Revolución.

«Excellent moment to ratify their commitments, with #CubaInspires,» wrote the president of Inder, Osvaldo Vento Montiller, on the social network X, in relation to the first meeting of this type that will bring together conventional and disabled competitors on the island.

The Olympic event, which opens on 26 July, will host 62 Cubans in 16 sports. Greco-Roman wrestler Mijaín López and judoka Idalys Ortiz are the stars designated to receive the Cuban flag.

In addition to them, there are four other champions at this level: the pugilists Julio César La Cruz and Arlen López, the classical gladiator Luis Orta and the shooter Leuris Pupo, all of whom are key players in the mission to win a place among the top 20 countries in the medal standings.

For the Paralympic competition, 17 athletes have so far qualified in six disciplines. Runner Omara Durand and long jumper Robiel Yankiel Sol Cervantes will have the honour of carrying the Lone Star flag at the opening ceremony on 28 August.

With swimmer Lorenzo Perez as the other titlist on these stages, the delegation can grow to 22 exponents from nine parade sports, and will arrive in the French capital poised to place between 25th and 30th.