Cuban women’s volleyball team barred from Puerto Rico tournament after visa denial

The Cuban women’s national volleyball team has been forced to withdraw from a major regional tournament in Puerto Rico after the U.S. denied their visa applications, dealing a blow to the team’s hopes of advancing in international rankings.

Twelve athletes, along with coaches and a referee, were set to participate in the Final Four tournament of the North, Central American and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) from July…