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Raúl Castro honors Mijaín López as a Hero of the Republic of Cuba

Gladys Bejerano Portela and Omara Durand were also honored as Heroes of Labor
Army General Raúl Castro Ruz once again appeared before the public to bestow the honorary title of Hero of the Republic of Cuba on Mijaín López, a five-time Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling. During the event, attended by high-ranking officials of the Havana regime, including President Miguel Díaz-Canel, Gladys Bejerano Portela and Omara Durand were also honored as Heroines of Labor, according to the official site Cubadebate.
Undoubtedly, the recognition awarded to López highlights not only his exceptional sports career but also his deep commitment to revolutionary values and his people.
Salvador Valdés Mesa, Vice President of the Republic, emphasized that Mijaín’s achievements rank him among the greatest athletes of all time. Beyond his impressive victories at the Olympic Games, Valdés Mesa highlighted the athlete’s loyalty to the legacy of Fidel and Raúl, as well as to the Revolution that shaped him. “Just reviewing his impressive record is enough to recognize Mijaín as one of the greatest athletes of all time,” stated Valdés Mesa, recalling the countless victories that have made Mijaín a symbol of perseverance and greatness for Cuba and the world.
Mijaín, considered by many to be the greatest Greco-Roman wrestler in history, has always supported the communist government, to the extent of having struck a young compatriot at the 2023 Pan American Games in Chile, … more at … https://en.cibercuba.com/noticias/2024-12-18-u1-e197721-s27061-nid294069-raul-castro-condecora-mijain-lopez-heroe-republica

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