Cuba men's national volleyball team facts for kids
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| Nickname(s) | Los leones del voleibol cubano (Lions of Cuban volleyball) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Association | Federación Cubana De Voleibol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Confederation | NORCECA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Head coach |  Jesus Angel Cruz Lopez |
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| FIVB ranking | 7 (as of September 2014) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summer Olympics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 7 (First in 1972) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result |  (1976) |
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| World Championship | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 14 (First in 1956) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result |  (1990, 2010) |
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| FIVB World Cup | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 8 (First in 1969) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result |  (1989) |
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The Cuba men's national volleyball team is a group of top volleyball players from Cuba. They represent their country in big international volleyball games. The team is known as Los leones del voleibol cubano, which means Lions of Cuban volleyball. They are managed by the Federación Cubana De Voleibol.
Cuba's team has won many important medals. They earned their first bronze medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics. In other major world competitions, they have won gold medals at the World Cup, World Grand Champions Cup, World League, and Challenger Cup. They also have two silver and two bronze medals from the World Championship. The Cuban team has won the NORCECA Championship an amazing 16 times!
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Top Achievements in Volleyball
The Cuban men's volleyball team has a history of strong performances. Here are some of their best results in major tournaments.
Olympic Games Highlights
The team has played in the Olympic Games seven times.
- In 1976, they won a Bronze medal. This was a huge achievement for them.
- They finished 4th in 1992, just missing out on a medal.
World Championship Success
Cuba has competed in the World Championship many times.
- They won a Silver medal in 1990 and again in 2010.
- They also earned Bronze medals in 1978 and 1998.
World Cup Victories
The team has done very well in the World Cup.
- They won a Gold medal in 1989.
- They also secured Silver medals in 1981, 1991, and 1999.
- A Bronze medal was won in 1977.
Grand Champions Cup and World League
Cuba has also shined in other big tournaments.
- They won a Gold medal at the 2001 World Grand Champions Cup.
- In the World League, they won a Gold medal in 1998 and several Silver and Bronze medals over the years.
Challenger Cup Win
- The team won a Gold medal at the 2022 Challenger Cup. This win helped them qualify for the Nations League.
Pan American Games Medals
Cuba has a strong record in the Pan American Games.
- They have won Gold medals in 1971, 1975, 1979, 1991, and 1999.
- They have also won several Silver and Bronze medals in this competition.
NORCECA Championship Dominance
The Cuban team has been incredibly successful in the Men's NORCECA Volleyball Championship.
- They have won the Gold medal 16 times, showing their strength in the region!
- This includes a record of winning six championships in a row.
Team Players
The Cuban national volleyball team is made up of talented players. They train hard to represent their country in major competitions.
Current Squad
Here are the players who were part of the Cuban team for the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Men Nations League.
Head coach: Jesus Cruz
| No. | Name | Date of birth | Height | Weight | Current Club |
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| 1 | José Masso | 2 December 1997 | 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) | 96 kg (212 lb) |  VfB Friedrichshafen |
| 2 | Osniel Melgarejo | 18 December 1997 | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | 86 kg (190 lb) |  Dynamo-LO |
| 4 | Michael Sánchez | 5 June 1986 | 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) | 100 kg (220 lb) |  Goiás Vôlei |
| 5 | Javier Concepción | 26 December 1997 | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) | 92 kg (203 lb) | Nizhny Novgorod |
| 6 | Christian Thondike Mejías | 28 May 2001 | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | 76 kg (168 lb) |  Cizre Belediyespor |
| 7 | Yonder Garcia(L) | 23 February 1993 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | 78 kg (172 lb) |  Al Ahly |
| 10 | Miguel Gutiérrez | 21 February 1997 | 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) | 90 kg (200 lb) | Altekma SK |
| 11 | Liván Taboada | 4 October 1998 | 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) | 75 kg (165 lb) |  Surabaya BIN Samator |
| 13 | Robertlandy Simon | 11 June 1987 | 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) | 110 kg (240 lb) |  Gas Sales Piacenza |
| 15 | Bryan Camino | 23 February 2003 | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | 80 kg (180 lb) |  SK Aich/Dob |
| 17 | Roamy Alonso | 24 July 1997 | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) | 105 kg (231 lb) | Prisma Taranto |
| 18 | Miguel Ángel López | 25 March 1997 | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | 90 kg (200 lb) |  Panasonic Panthers |
| 22 | Jose Miguel Gutierrez | 27 October 2001 | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | 73 kg (161 lb) | Modena Volley |
| 23 | Marlon Yant | 23 May 2001 | 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) | 100 kg (220 lb) | Zenit Saint Petersburg |
| 24 | Alain Gorguet | 28 December 1993 | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | 84 kg (185 lb) |  Pénzügyőr |
| 31 | Carlos Charles | 4 October 2000 | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | 96 kg (212 lb) | SK Aich/Dob |
Dream Team Squad
After 2001, many Cuban players became very famous playing for clubs around the world. These players are sometimes called the "Dream Team Squad" because of their amazing skills.
Head coach: Gilberto Herrera
| No. | Name | Date of birth | Height | Weight | Club |
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| 1 | Wilfredo Leon Venero | 31 July 1993 | 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) | 96 kg (212 lb) | Sir Safety Perugia |
| 13 | Robertlandy Simon | 11 June 1987 | 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) | 114 kg (251 lb) | Cucine Lube Civitanova |
| 4 | Yoandry Leal | 31 August 1988 | 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) | 107 kg (236 lb) | Leo Shoes PerkinElmer Modena |
| 5 | Osmany Juantorena | 12 August 1985 | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) | 85 kg (187 lb) | Cucine Lube Civitanova |
| 14 | Raydel Hierrezuelo | 14 July 1987 | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) | 87 kg (192 lb) |  Foynikas Syros |
| 9 | Michael Sánchez | 5 June 1986 | 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) | 100 kg (220 lb) |  Korean Air Jumbos |
| 19 | Fernando Hernandez | 11 September 1989 | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | 78 kg (172 lb) | Halkbank |
| 15 | Oreol Camejo | 22 July 1986 | 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) | 94 kg (207 lb) | Zenit Saint Petersburg |
| 1 | Leonel Marshall | 25 September 1979 | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | 96 kg (212 lb) | LPR Piacenza |
| 7 | Angel Dennis | 13 June 1977 | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | 83 kg (183 lb) |  Sporting CP |
| 14 | Ihosvany Hernández | 6 June 1972 | 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) | 103 kg (227 lb) | Retired |
Team Uniforms
The Cuban national volleyball team has worn uniforms from different companies over the years.
| Period | Kit provider |
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| 2000–present | Adidas Puma |
Team Sponsors
Honda is a main sponsor for the Cuban men's national volleyball team.
Images for kids
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Bronze medal
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Bronze medal (World Championship)
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Silver medal (World Championship)
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Gold medal (World Cup)
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Bronze medal (World Cup)
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Silver medal (World Cup)
See also
In Spanish: Selección masculina de voleibol de Cuba para niños
