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Cuban Team Defects
Kingston, Jamaica: August 14, 1962
The coach and four members of the Cuban weightlifting team defected from Cuba while attending the Central American and Caribbean Games in Jamaica. They were expected to get visas that would enable them to gain political asylum in the united States
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Media ID 9740589
1960s 1962 Asylum Athletes Bare Chested Caribbean Cuba Greater Antilles Jamaica Monochromatic Monochrome Sixties Sports Sports Team West Indies
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This vintage photo captures a significant moment in Caribbean history - the defection of the Cuban weightlifting team during the Central American and Caribbean Games held in Kingston, Jamaica on August 14,1962. In this monochromatic image, we see the coach and four members of the team who made a daring decision to defect from Cuba in search of political asylum in the United States. The photograph showcases these brave athletes standing bare-chested, representing their strength not only as weightlifters but also as individuals seeking freedom. Their act of defiance against an oppressive regime resonates with the turbulent times of the sixties when people were fighting for their rights across North America. As they stand together indoors, their determination is palpable. The composition highlights their unity and shared goal while emphasizing their vulnerability as they embark on this uncertain journey towards a new life. This historic moment serves as a reminder that sports can transcend borders and politics, becoming a catalyst for change. Captured by Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group (UIG), this image transports us back to an era where courage knew no boundaries. It immortalizes these defectors' bravery and sheds light on an important chapter in both Cuban and Jamaican history.
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