Under Fidel Castro, Sport Symbolized Cuba’s Strength and Vulnerability
Success in baseball and boxing infused Cubans with a sense of pride and helped give Mr. Castro grounds to taunt and defy the United States, but also exposed financial problems and led to defections. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Athletics and Sports
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