Bern - Two Cubans remain as first in their respective divisions, according to the ranking by Category updated today at the official site of the World Series of Boxing (WSB).

According to the list, Yosbany Veitía has been the best boxer of the 52 kilograms, and Julio Cesar La Cruz in 81, in this case tied with the Italian Valentino Manfredonia.

Havana - After its success over Chile, Cuba will go today to complete the ticket to the World Juvenile tournament this year as part of the Panamerican Volleyball Cup for women in the under 18 category.

The hosting team beat Chileans in three sets on Wednesday and today they are expected to beat Costa Rica that has not won any of its matches.

Moscow - The Cuban boxing team's head coach, Rolando Acebal, who is coaching team that is representing Cuba at the World Series of Boxing this year, told Prensa Latina that he was optimistic after the 4-1 victory over Russia.

The entire match against Russia ended 9-1 and now the Cuban team is leading Pool A with 9 points, followed by Russia, which still has a pending match against Algeria.

Havana - Cuba and Chile will face each other today in the Third Panamerican Cup of women volleyball category sub-18 in a match that could report the winner a ticket for the World event this year.

Chileans and Cubans won the eve in their first presentations and whoever wins this Wednesday will secure their pass to the Youth World event to be disputed in Lima, Peru, from August 7 thru 18 this year.

Havana, Cuba - Alexis Ramirez, Cuban National Badminton commissioner, said in this city that the 16th edition of Giraldilla de la Habana International Tournament will have a high competitive level and will be beneficial for Cuban players.

Contestants from 12 countries have already confirmed their attendance to that tournament, to be held at the Sports City Coliseum from March 25 to 29.

Ramírez highlighted the presence of players from the Czech Republic, Turkey, United States, Canada and Guatemala, who have shown their quality in previous events of the sport.

Havana, Cuba - Isla de la Juventud and Industriales face each other today in the Latinoamericano Stadium, of this city, to define the fourth team qualified to the Cuban baseball playoffs, with Pinar del Río still clinging to mathematical chance.

With three days to close the regular season, the Isla de le Juventud Pirates and Industriales appear tied in the fight for the last playoff berth, both with 46 wins and 38 losses, while the current monarchs follow behind them with balance of 45-39.