Feb 25 (Reuters) – The Cuban Baseball and ‌Softball Federation on ‌Wednesday said that the ​United States government on Tuesday had denied visas to eight members ‌of ⁠the delegation competing to represent Cuba ⁠in the World Baseball Classic tournament.

Those ​who had ​their ​visas denied ‌include the president of Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation, Juan Reinaldo Pérez Pardo, the ‌organization’s secretary ​general, Carlos ​del ​Pino Muñoz, and ‌the pitching coach ​and ​local legend of the sport, Pedro ​Luis ‌Lazo Iglesias.

(Reporting by Daniel ​Trotta; Editing by ​Himani Sarkar)