Dr. Castro Soto del Valle is a volleyball fan

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, October 20, 2011 – Doctor Antonio Castro Soto del Valle, one of the top orthopedic surgeons in Cuba and avid sports fan, has been attending the women’s volleyball matches of the XVI Pan American Games.

“Tony”, as he is often cited, happens to be one of the sons of Fidel Castro, the leader of the Cuban Revolution since 1959 who stepped down from government in 2008.

During the volleyball matches of Cuba, Castro Soto del Valle, has been accompanied by Cuban volleyball legend Eugenio George Laffita and Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, President of NORCECA Confederation and the Pan American Volleyball Union.

Doctor Castro Soto del Valle gained international exposure as team physician of the Cuban National Teams that took part in the World Baseball Classic in 2006 and 2009. He is frequently cited as a former third baseman in his younger years.

Marte Hoffiz said that he invited Dr. Castro Soto del Valle to join the Medical Commission of NORCECA Volleyball Confederation.

“Doctor Castro is a very enthusiastic young man with great experience in the field of orthopedics and sport medicine,” Marte Hoffiz said. “He would be a very valuable addition to our Medical Commission if he decides to join us.”

Defending and eight-time champions Cuba will play Brazil for the gold medal in Thursday night closing match of the women’s volleyball tournament.