The Cuban Olympic Committee (Spanish: Comité Olímpico Cubano) is the organization that represents Cuban athletes in the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Pan American Games and the Central American and Caribbean Games. It was created in Havana in 1926, however it was not formally recognized by the IOC until 1954. The organization is currently directed by José Fernández Álvarez.
The Cuban Olympic Committee is headquartered in Havana, Cuba.
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