Saltador Masso is in Cuba for medical treatment

Havana. – This wed Long jumper Mikel Masso has returned to Cuba to receive medical treatment at the Frank Paes International Orthopedic Complex, in this capital city.

Upon arrival at Jose Marti International Airport, the distinguished athlete said that he felt a little frustrated at not participating in the competition as he would like, but as a result of this injury he has to recover and then continue his preparations.

He pointed out that “the injury was very fast, and I was running at full speed, and as soon as I put my feet on the board, I felt severe pain in the knee that did not allow me to jump.”

The athlete thanked the Cuban people for being aware of his situation, and thanked Inder’s managers and all the professionals who attended him during these days.

According to the statement issued by the Cuban delegation to the 24th Games of Central America and the Caribbean in San Salvador 2023, Masu suffered a rupture of the right patellar tendon, which is an important component of the knee extension mechanism. This tear also caused a dislocated patella and corresponding hemorrhagic arthrosis..

Maso Yocelyn Ramiro, Director of Training and Improvement at ENDER, and other Cuban sports authorities welcomed him. He was treated with great professionalism by health workers, officials and employees of the capital’s airfield.