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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.

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)

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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)

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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)

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Darlanny Urtado, left, and Lilianni Salgado play badminton during a practice session.

  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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Darlanny Urtado, bottom, and Lilianni Salgado relax after a badminton practice session.

  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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The Cuban delegation’s beach volleyball players practice.

  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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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)

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Members of the Cuban delegation to the Special Olympics leave the gym at Harvard-Westlake High School.

  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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