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Fidel Castro’s Euro Step
Fidel Castro, the Cuban leader, dribbled down the basketball court in Krakow, Poland, in 1972. In a surprising twist, he executes a maneuver he dubs “The Step,” dodging his student opponents with style. But this wasn’t just political posturing—Fidel was a genuine hoops enthusiast since his University of Havana days.
He saw parallels between the court’s tactics and guerrilla warfare, often turning to basketball for relaxation—though surrendering to defeat? Unthinkable. Some even whisper that Europe’s iconic “Euro step” move was birthed from Fidel’s footwork. But Che Guevara, ever the stern revolutionary, cast a wary eye on such showmanship. Basketball, geopolitics, and a dash of razzmatazz—a play Fidel could pull off!
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