Orlando Polanco is a Cuban judoka from Havana, competing in the -66 kilogram category. A member of the Cuban national judo team, he competes at continental and international events representing Cuba.
On April 19, 2026, he won gold at the Pan American Senior Judo Championship in Panama City, defeating Ecuadorian Jhonathan Benavides in the final. Alongside his teammate Jonathan Charón's gold medal in the -60 kg division, Polanco's victory reinforced Cuba's dominance in the lightweight categories at the continental level.
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May 21, 2026
Source: Granma / Prensa Latina / Radio Cadena Agramonte
May 20, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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