'The disappointment is huge:' Cuban women's volleyball team denied US visa to compete in Puerto Rico
The Cuban Volleyball Federation said last week that the team, comprising 12 athletes, a referee, and several coaches, had their visa request denied and will be unable to attend the tournament later this month.
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