Photos: Cuban Special Olympics team arrives in L.A.
Members of the Cuban delegation to the Special Olympics arrive at Harvard-Westlake High School in Studio City for a practice session on July 22. The Cuban delegation consists of 16 athletes and coaches.
(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)Yoandy Ledesma, left, and other members of the Cuban delegation to the Special Olympics leave Harvard-Westlake High School in Studio City after a practice session.
(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)Yunia Cadrelo, top, right, coach of the Cuban Special Olympics swim team, looks on as the swimmers practice. Two had forgotten their swim caps, so they were provided with USA-themed ones by the school.
(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)Darlanny Urtado, left, and Lilianni Salgado play badminton during a practice session.
(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)Darlanny Urtado, bottom, and Lilianni Salgado relax after a badminton practice session.
(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)The Cuban delegation’s beach volleyball players practice.
(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)Liana Aguila, coach of the Cuban Special Olympics beach volleyball team, talks with team members Liliannis Veranes, Michelly Hernandez and Dasmary Morejon during practice.
(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)Members of the Cuban delegation to the Special Olympics leave the gym at Harvard-Westlake High School.
(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)