tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851163370258594999.post6763864548568518710..comments2023-11-16T03:57:05.158-05:00Comments on The Cuban Triangle: Gotta go...Phil Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06724525896667349935noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851163370258594999.post-81435006473723556442007-08-03T15:48:00.000-04:002007-08-03T15:48:00.000-04:00The just announced decision of the boxers to retur...The just announced <A HREF="http://aviewtothesouth.blogspot.com/2007/08/cuban-boxers-who-defected-are-repentant.html" REL="nofollow">decision</A> of the boxers to return to Cuba will do more for the young of Cuba than anything anyone could have ever said. Amazing.leftsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00676827005815770066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851163370258594999.post-43641128400246857752007-07-30T14:54:00.000-04:002007-07-30T14:54:00.000-04:00I do sense desperation in the Cuban delegation at ...I do sense desperation in the Cuban delegation at the Pan Am Games. <BR/><BR/>Mostly because the top Cuban boxers have left the island. And as I have been reading (and known by many) that Cuban boxers are seen among the most heroic of all Cuban athletes.<BR/><BR/>Their defections (since earlier this year) can have profound effects (and probably already have) on future Cuban olympians.<BR/><BR/>Given that the island is already turning a new page in history, the influence of a new vision for Cuba can have further effects on the roles of Cuba athletes around the globe.<BR/><BR/>The Cuban government may fear the uncertain path that top athlete defections may have on the young Cuban population.Mambi_Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549064503082026848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851163370258594999.post-19097969671128082332007-07-30T14:03:00.000-04:002007-07-30T14:03:00.000-04:00For a country of 11 million to win more Golds than...For a country of 11 million to win more Golds than the home country of 190 million (and Canada) is an amazing testament to Cuban sport.leftsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00676827005815770066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851163370258594999.post-48732802477428138222007-07-30T05:12:00.000-04:002007-07-30T05:12:00.000-04:00regardless if they make a penny as a pro OR NOT .....regardless if they make a penny as a pro OR NOT ...they have already won ... the biggest prize of their lifetime ...priceless<BR/><BR/><BR/>FREEDOMFantomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349273596944526270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851163370258594999.post-58015847807839939172007-07-30T04:32:00.000-04:002007-07-30T04:32:00.000-04:00It wasn't the whole Cuban team. A report says a re...It wasn't the whole Cuban team. A <A HREF="http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/8507/1/" REL="nofollow">report</A> says a reduced Cuban team was at the closing ceremonies (along with an empty crowd b/c the weather). <BR/><BR/>Cubans have long been able to sell or trade their memorabilia and uniforms. I saw mostly trades in San Diego for the WBC. It is a perk courtesy of Adidas. <BR/><BR/>As far as a supposed mass defection goes, the athletes could have defected any time. Even the prized boxers were allowed out at night, despite being marked for months (and apparently worth a $1.5 million signing bonus). <BR/><BR/>What is sad is that athletes are poached like animals - offered cash, cars and a lifetime of opportunity. Notice it is mostly always a star that deserts, not the more humble athletes. I wish the boxers better luck in Pro boxing than their predescesors. it is a whole different game...leftsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00676827005815770066noreply@blogger.com