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Raúl Vilches
Raúl Vilches More (2 October 1954 – 13 January 2022), more commonly known as Raúl Vilches, was a Cuban volleyball player and two-time Olympian. He was a middle blocker. Career Vilches competed in the 1976 and the 1980 Summer Olympics. In 1976, he was part of the Cuban team that won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament in Montreal. He played all six matches. Four years later, he finished seventh with the Cuban team in the 1980 Olympic tournament in Moscow. He played all six matches again. Personal life and death Vilches died from cancer in Colombia Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country primarily located in South America with Insular region of Colombia, insular regions in North America. The Colombian mainland is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuel ... on 13 January 2022, at the age of 67. References External links * Volleybox.net profile(archived) {{DEFAULTSORT:Vilches, Raul 1954 births 2022 deaths Cuban men's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cifuentes, Cuba
Cifuentes () is a municipality and town in the Villa Clara Province of Cuba founded in 1819 and established as a municipality in 1919. Demographics In 2022 the municipality of Cifuentes had a population of 26,135, having dropped from 41,789 in 1976. With a total area of , it had a population density of . History The municipality was divided into the barrios of Alacrán, Amaro, Barro, Cabecera Norte, Cabecera Sur, Este, Oeste and Sitio Grande until 1976. Transportation Cifuentes is on a railine starting in Santa Clara, Cuba, Santa Clara, going to Crucero Margot, to Luis Arcos Bergnes, Cuba, Luis Arcos Bergnes, Vega Alta, Cuba, Vega Alta, Canoa, Cuba, Canoa, Tuinicú (Encrucijada), Tuinicu, Constancia, Cuba, Constancia, Encrucijada, Mata, El Vaquerito, Aguada la Piedra, Cifuentes, San Diego del Valle, Conyedo, and finally back to Santa Clara. See also *Municipalities of Cuba *List of cities in Cuba References External links Populated places in Villa Clara Provin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 Pan American Games
The 1979 Pan American Games, officially the VIII Pan American Games () and commonly known as San Juan 1979, were a multi-sport event governed by the Panam Sports Organization (PASO), and were held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from July 1 to July 15, 1979. Volleyball and some baseball matches were held in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The 1980 documentary film '' A Step Away'' showcased a number of athletes competing in the Games. Bidding process On May 31, 1973, San Juan was the only candidate city to be a finalist to host the games and thus, San Juan was then selected to host the VIII Pan American Games by PASO at its general assembly in Santiago, Chile. The Games Sports * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Medal count ;Note The medal count for Canada is disputed. Mascot The 1979 Games were the first one to feature a mascot, which was a running frog holding a torch named '' Coqui''. References External links San Juan 1979 - VIII Pan American Games - Offici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trabajadores (newspaper)
''Trabajadores'' (Workers) is a Cuban trade union newspaper. Founded in 1970 by Osvaldo de Melo and Sara del Carmen Zaldívar, ''Trabajadores'' operates under the auspices of the Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC). ''Trabajadores'' is published in Spanish, with an on-line English edition. It presents itself as newsletter for trade union members and blue collar workers. History In early June 1970, de Melo and Zaldivar started ''Los Trabajadores'', a tabloid, at the request of the general secretary of CTC, Hector Ramos Latour. The CTC needed to replace its previous publications, ''Vanguardia Obrera'' and the ''Revista CTC.'' ''Los Trabajadores'' produced editions in June, July and November 1970. In the beginning, ''Los Trabajadores'' did not have a building for writing, printing,. workshops and editing staff. Members of the Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (Cuban Journalist Union), including national organizer, Lázara Rodríguez Alemán, assisted with the first editions. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volleyball At The 1982 Central American And Caribbean Games
Volleyball events were contested at the 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games in Havana, Cuba. References * 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games 1982 Events January * January 1 – In Malaysia and Singapore, clocks are adjusted to the same time zone, UTC+8 (GMT+8.00). * January 13 – Air Florida Flight 90 crashes shortly after takeoff into the 14th Street Bridge in Washington, D.C. ... 1982 in volleyball International volleyball competitions hosted by Cuba {{Volleyball-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982 Central American And Caribbean Games
The 14th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Havana, Cuba from August 7 to August 18, 1982, and included 2,420 athletes from nineteen nations competing in 25 different sports. Some events were held in Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos, and the eastern end of the island. The Games were originally awarded to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, which withdrew from organising in 1981. Havana stepped up to host the Games for the second time, the first being in 1930 Central American and Caribbean Games, 1930. Opening The torch was carried by María Caridad Colón. Mascot The mascot for the Games was Cuco, the Crocodile. Sports The Games had twenty four sports. p. 89 "The program of competitions this time covered 24 sports" * * (first appearance) * * * * * * * * (first appearance) * * * (first appearance) * * * * * * (first appearance) * * * * * Notable results *The Dominicans best the Cubans in baseball. *A snatch world record was set by Cuban Daniel Núñez. Medal table References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volleyball At The 1978 Central American And Caribbean Games
Volleyball events were contested at the 1978 Central American and Caribbean Games in Medellín, Colombia. References * 1978 Central American and Caribbean Games 1978 Events January * January 1 – Air India Flight 855, a Boeing 747 passenger jet, crashes off the coast of Bombay, killing 213. * January 5 – Bülent Ecevit, of Republican People's Party, CHP, forms the new government of Turkey (42nd ... 1978 in volleyball International volleyball competitions hosted by Colombia {{Volleyball-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978 Central American And Caribbean Games
The 13th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Medellín, Colombia Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country primarily located in South America with Insular region of Colombia, insular regions in North America. The Colombian mainland is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuel ... from July 7 to July 28, 1978, and included 2,605 athletes from nineteen nations, competing in 21 sports. Sports * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Medal table References Meta* Central American and Caribbean Games, 1978 Central American and Caribbean Games by year Central American and Caribbean Games, 1978 Central 1978 in Caribbean sport 1978 in Central American sport Multi-sport events in Colombia Sports competitions in Medellín July 1978 sports events in South America {{Colombia-sport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volleyball At The 1974 Central American And Caribbean Games
Volleyball events were contested at the 1974 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. References * 1974 Central American and Caribbean Games 1974 Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; ... 1974 in volleyball International volleyball competitions hosted by the Dominican Republic {{Volleyball-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974 Central American And Caribbean Games
The 12th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from February 27 to March 13, 1974, and included 1,928 athletes from 23 nations competing in 18 sports. Sports * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Medal table References Metacolimdo* Memorial book, part 1 1974 Central American and Caribbean Games, 1974 in multi-sport events, Central American and Caribbean Games, 1974 1974 in the Dominican Republic, Central American and Caribbean Games Central American and Caribbean Games by year International sports competitions hosted by the Dominican Republic, Central American and Caribbean Games, 1974 1974 in Central American sport 1974 in Caribbean sport Multi-sport events in the Dominican Republic 20th century in Santo Domingo February 1974 sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central American And Caribbean Games
The Central American and Caribbean Games (CAC or CACGs) are a multi-sport regional championship event, held quadrennial (once every four years), typically in the middle (even) year between Summer Olympics. The games are for 32 countries and five territories in Central America, the Caribbean ( Caribbean Countries), Mexico, and the South American Caribbean countries of Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. The games are overseen by Centro Caribe Sports (''formerly CACSO''). They are designed to provide a step between sub-CACG-region Games held the first year following a Summer Olympics (e.g. Central American Games) and the Continental Championships, the Pan American Games, held the year before the Summer Olympics. The last Games were held in San Salvador between 23 June to 8 July 2023. The next Games will be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic as main host in 2026. History The CACGs are the oldest continuing regional games in the world, and only the Olympics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volleyball At The 1987 Pan American Games
The Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament took place during the 1987 Pan American Games, which was held from August 7 to August 23, 1987, in Indianapolis, United States. Events were held at the Hinkle Fieldhouse. Men's indoor tournament Preliminary round robin ---- Final round Final ranking Individual awards Women's indoor tournament Preliminary round robin ---- Final round Final ranking Individual awards References Men's results {{Pan American Games Volleyball Events at the 1987 Pan American Games 1987 Pan American Games The Pan American Games, known as the Pan Am Games, is a continental multi-sport event in the Americas. It features thousands of athletes participating in competitions to win different summer sports. It is held among athletes from nations of th ... Volleyball in Indiana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 Pan American Games
The 1987 Pan American Games, officially known as the X Pan American Games, was a major international multi-sport event held in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, on August 7–23, 1987. Over 4,300 athletes from 38 countries in the Americas competed in 297 events in 30 sports, earning 1,015 medals. Events were held at 23 venues in and around Indianapolis. The official mascot for the games was Amigo, a green parrot. Host city selection Santiago, Chile, was originally named the host of the tenth Pan American Games, but it withdrew in 1983 due to political and financial problems. Quito, Ecuador, was named to replace Santiago, but it also withdrew, in late 1984. Desperate, the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) held a new election. Indianapolis was planning to bid on the 1991 Games, but, at the request of the United States Olympic Committee, submitted a bid for 1987. Since many sports facilities were already in place, PASO announced on December 18, 1984, that Indianapoli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
