Cuban officials announced Monday that women boxers would be able to compete officially after decades of restrictions, though they didn't yet confirm if that would be taken to a professional level like it was with Cuban male boxers earlier this year.
Still, it sparked excitement in women like Cala Masso who have spent years fighting to be recognized.
But the island has also sparked controversy by not allowing women to compete, despite permitting them to do so in other contact sports like taekwondo and wrestling. Cala Masso began boxing in Havana with just one other women, spending long hours training despite being turned away by many coaches and boxing rings. With time, interest in boxing among women has only grown.
Cala Masso, who now trains with five other women, hopes the decision means their community will only grow. Meanwhile, they said Cuban women boxers will be able to train in state sports centres starting in January.
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