Articles written by Julita Osendi

Julita Osendi

Graduated in Journalism from the University of Havana in 1977. Journalist, sports commentator, broadcaster, and producer of more than 80 documentaries and special reports. My most notable journalistic coverage includes 6 Olympic Games, 6 World Athletics Championships, and 3 Classics.

Actress Yerlín Pérez, a woman of action: “It is impossible to live in a country where everything is questionable and censored.”

Diego Álvarez, “Cortico”: “When the ability to smile is lost, the most vulnerable condition of human beings is lost.”

Cuban coach Carlos Rafael Gil: “A lot of work in this 2024, exhausted but happy.”

Lourdes Medina: The greatest Cuban in the history of rhythmic gymnastics

Former gymnast Damián Meriño: "Unfortunately, there is no gymnastics in Cuba these days."

Cuban designer Yanet Almaguer: “To women, I say, don’t leave your dreams on the pillow... go after them!”

All the faces of Geonel Martín

Dr. Carlos Cabrera: "I love sports, but my great passion is orthopedics."

Gelliset Valdés: "I chose to be an actress by chance; I believe the profession chose me."

Jefferson Delgado: An Underrated Baseball Player

From Comedian to Entrepreneur: Successes for Nelson Gudín

Former politician Ernesto Sendón, a man of convictions

Cuban former gymnast Jesús Rivera, proud to be recognized on the Break Dance page (INTERVIEW)

Legend of Cuban athletics says goodbye

Cuba without medals at the Youth Athletics World Championship: The decline continues in 2024

Cuban wrestler Yowlys Bonne: "Our great legacy will disappear" (INTERVIEW)

New Life in Brazil for Cuban Ex-Pitcher Roidel Enríquez (INTERVIEW)

Cuban sports: A utopia reflecting a country!

Mijaín López in pursuit of achieving another feat

Cuban former basketball player Karel Negrete Vázquez is thriving as a coach in Paris

Cuban high jumper Marino Drake: "I went from anonymity to being recognized in Mexico 90."

Triplista Davisleydis Velazco: "I left Cuba in search of a new future; my limits are yet to be seen."

Cuban-Spanish boxer Enmanuel Reyes aims to win in Paris

Cuban judoka María Celia Laborde pursues her Olympic dream for the United States

Cubans to Paris for other flags

Cuban Georvis Elias triumphs at 42 in Spanish basketball (INTERVIEW)

Coach Alexis Roque: I would have preferred to stay in Cuba, but I had to support my family financially

Ana Fidelia Quirós: My children are my two Olympic gold medals (INTERVIEW)

Former Cuban swimmer Judith Rodríguez reflects on her career and talks about her current life in Cape Coral

Interview with Oscar Brayson: "I am in Honduras raising the level of judo in this Central American country."

Pentathlete Yaniel Velázquez: "I hope that one day Cuba's fortune changes for the better."

Interview with pentathlete Leydi Laura from Las Vegas: "I jumped over volcanoes crossing borders... and here I am!"

Professor, concert performer, and composer Flores Chaviano: In Spain, I have found the place where I can carry out my projects

Javier Sotomayor wishes success to Cuban athletes around the world: "Competing under another flag is a personal decision."

Swimmer Santiago González from Florida: "I do not regret living in this great country and doing what I love."

Cuban judoka Ónix Cortés: "I always remember Veitía because he taught us to be strong."

Cuban coaches are shaping diamonds in other regions

Joel David de Paula: I am happy to live in Mexico, but Cuba is Cuba, and you always miss the cradle that witnessed your birth

Cuban volleyball player Hernández Cardonell: "I am back in volleyball in South Korea with Samsung KR."

Marlén Cepeda: "I currently live in the United States; here, like every Cuban, I have forged my own path."

Interview with Yanela Brooks, pianist, singer, orchestra conductor, and composer

Chronicle of a Diva

Wrestler Pedro Isaac Mulens: "I will not cease to seek my opportunity as a coach, and I know it will come."

Swimmer Pedro Medel: "Cuba hurts us Cubans, both those who are there and those of us who left."

Interview with Radbel Hechavarría: "I am working on a new project with the Leones de Potosí club."

Brian Mendoza: "I want to unify my title, I mean, be champion of all the associations in professional boxing."

Frank del Valle Arrebato: "I am extremely happy. I live peacefully in the city of Miami."

Triple jumper Alexis Copello: "I left my best years competing for Cuba."

Ex-pitcher Diosdani Castillo from his new life in Florida: "I have achieved economic stability thanks to my work."

Expesista Iván Cambar: The poor results are not the athletes' fault but rather the fault of the current training system

Edesio Alejandro: "I am a guy from the neighborhood who educated himself, read, and studied, but I have always followed my heart."

Boxer Orestes Velazco: The prevailing situation forced me to emigrate

Pitcher Rigoberto Arrebato: What I want is to live peacefully, in my home, with my loved ones, and watch my daughter grow up

Judo athlete Danieska Carrión: "I have had to learn to live by leaving behind a shameful and miserable past."

Gema Corredera: "2024 will be very fruitful for me. I will release a new album."

Ernán López-Nussa: "Success is achieved by completing what you start."

Cuban coach Yanier Lescaylle dreams from Las Vegas of having his own gym

Cuban wrestler Alexei Álvarez, ready to make up for lost time: "In Spain, I have been welcomed like a son."

Cuban coach Carlos Rafael Gil celebrates Hillary Heron's qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics

Volleyball player Yusidey Silié: "I am very grateful because at my age I can do what I love most and make a living from it."