The Cuban athletes are taking advantage of their early arrival to know the history, traditions and idiosyncrasy of the Greeks; as well as for adapting to time differences ––seven hours difference with Cuba.

The Cuban television special envoy, Aurelio Prieto Aleman, noted that the among the ten members of the Cuban delegation there are six track and field athletes, two rhythmic gymnasts, and two weightlifters.

Prieto mentioned that the Cubans will stay in Messolonghi until Saturday, when they will travel to Athens for the inauguration of the Games.

The 13th World Summer Games Special Olympics will take place from June 25 to July 4, with the attendance of 7,000 sportsmen from 185 nations. This event is organized for athletes with intellectual disabilities.