Just a couple of days before the inauguration of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the Cuban parathletes are facing the final stretch of their preparation, led by their two great stars: Omara Durand and Robiel Yankiel Sol.
According to JIT, Omara Durand (T12), eight-time queen under five, advances with serenity in her practices, reflecting the calmness and confidence that characterize her, alongside her coach Yunior Kindelán.
Durand, from the T12 category (visually impaired with a field of vision of less than 5 degrees), will experience his last major event, as he is retiring and has various reasons to support his decision, although there is one that is extremely powerful: "I want to do other things in my life."
Meanwhile, long jumper Robiel Yankiel Sol (T47), king of Tokyo 2020, stands out not only for his charisma but also for his impressive talent, after his most recent world record of 7.84 meters.
At the Ile-des-Vannes Sports Complex, Sol maintains her rigorous training, and although her confidence in competition is evident, she leaves no room for complacency: "Records have been set during the season, but this time we are focused on winning regardless of how it happens. Obviously, if the conditions are favorable and we can also achieve a good result in terms of records, that would make us happy,” she stated to the publication.
On his part, the sprinter Raciel González (T47) is shaping up as one of the main hopes for a medal for the Cuban delegation, and under the attentive supervision of his coach, Miriam Ferrer, he fine-tunes the last details of his technique.
Alongside him, Yamel Luis Vives (T44), another Cuban sprinter, is also preparing for the hundred meters, being part of a team that combines experience and youth.
Noraivis de las Heras (F64), a shot put specialist, also shows her determination. Each throw is accompanied by a liberating scream, an expression of her focus and effort, the digital medium reported.
The Cuban team, full of stars and promises, is in a crucial stage, with its sights set on Paris and ready to make its mark at the Stade de France.
The sports authorities of the island hope to obtain a dozen medals in the Paralympic Games, which will begin next Wednesday in the capital of France.
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