‘Sport is not politics’: Boxing fans delighted with new rule allowing female Cuban boxers to compete for the first time in 60 years

The Republic of Cuba has a long tradition of producing the best boxers in the world. Most boxing enthusiasts may be familiar with the names of Guillermo Rigondeaux and Yordenis Ugas when talking about Cuban professional boxers. , very few, if any. After the 1959 revolution, politician and revolutionary Fidel Castro banned women from competing in sports. However, even after Castro’s death in 2016, the rule was not rescinded. Recently, it was reported that female boxers were finally allowed to compete in a new and revolutionary rule change.

Cuba recently approved a family law. In particular, the Family Law contained a set of rules and regulations aimed at eradicating discrimination against women and the LGBT community. While talking about including women’s boxing, Cuban boxer Joanna Rodriguez seemed to have her hopes up. “This (new rule) will change everything. It can even change the way you think, because there is masculinity here for both men and women.”

Rodriguez also revealed that she is looking forward to proving her mettle on the international stage. was

Despite the postponement, the Cuban boxing community was overjoyed by the new rules. Alberto Puig, president of the Cuban Boxing Federation, said women’s boxing should make up for lost time.

Boxing fans react to Cuban government’s decision

Fans seemed intrigued by the Cuban government’s decision to allow women to compete. In fact, many fans have shared their thoughts on the same thing on social media.

User @Christo505156049 was quick to point out that sports and politics should not be confused. In fact, this is an unspoken rule that governments should follow. Because conflating sports and politics can be seen as detrimental to an athlete’s development.

Meanwhile, a few more fans joined in to express their excitement over the decision.

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