Among the main figures of the squad he mentioned the world medalists Yowlys Bonne, of the 61 kilograms, Alejandro Valdés (65), Liván López (74) and Reineris Salas (97).
Reineris Andreu, weighing 57 kilos, Franklin Marén (70), Yoan Zuelueta (79), Yurieski Torreblanca (86) and Yudenni Alpajón (125) complete the team.
According to Mendieta, Cuba achieved the right to participate in the Iowa World Cup for its performance at the Paris World Championships last year, in which its gladiators won two bronze medals.
In addition, they finished in seventh place by countries to qualify to the US competition, with competitors from the eight best nations in freestyle wrestling.
Finally, he referred that after Iowa World Cup they will enter seven fighters to the Pan-American Wrestling Championship in Lima, from May 3 to 6. (Taken from Prensa Latina)
