TEMPE, Ariz. – Several members of the Pac-12 champion Arizona State wrestling team as well as the coaching staff embarked Wednesday on a 12-day foreign trip (May 10-21) to Cuba.
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The team will stay in Havana and, of significant importance, will have a chance to train with and compete against the Cuban National Team while there.
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The trip is part of a cultural exchange effort between ASU and the country of Cuba.
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Ten wrestlers will represent the Sun Devils on the trip including All-Americans
Tanner Hall and
Zahid Valencia, Pac-12 champions
Josh Maruca,
Josh Shields, and
Anthony Valencia, as well as
Jacen Petersen,
Jason Tsirtsis,
Josh Kramer,
Christian Pagdilao, and
Cory Crooks.
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Every four years, NCAA teams are allowed to take a foreign tour to a destination to practice and compete, while also enjoying a variety of team bonding activities and immersing themselves in the culture.
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Updates on the trip will be available on Twitter (@ASUWrestling), Facebook (Sun Devil Wrestling), and Instagram (sundevilwrestling1962) as technology allows.
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