Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación
JurisdictionNational
Abbreviation(INDER)
FoundedFebruary 23, 1961
HeadquartersColiseo de la Ciudad Deportiva
LocationHavana, Cuba
ReplacedDirección Nacional de Deportes
Official website
www.inder.gob.cu//
Cuba

Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación is the body responsible for sports development, physical education and recreation in Cuba.[1]

It was founded in February 23, 1961, it is protected by Law 936. The national headquarters is located in the Coliseo de la Ciudad Deportiva in Havana.

In March 1962, a new institution demanded a Resolution that forbids any professional sports to be practiced on the Island, with the aim of promoting healthy practice and preventing mercantile system in sport.[2][3]

References

  1. Arnold, Jon (March 23, 2021). "Cuba Is Stocking Up on Overseas Players. What's the Goal?" via NYTimes.com.
  2. Canton Navarro, José; and Duarte Hurtado, Martín (2006): Cuba: 42 años de Revolución. Historical chronology (1959-1982); volume I. Havana: Editorial de Ciencias Sociales, 2006. (ISBN 959-06-0906-6)
  3. "INDER, 61 years in favor of healthy sports practice in Cuba". Cuban News Agency.


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