Carmelo Ortega
Biographical information
| Roles | Coach |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Juan Carmelo•Ortega Miranda |
| Used name | Carmelo•Ortega |
| Born | 16 July 1938 in Bejucal, Mayabeque (CUB) |
| Died | 12 June 2016 in La Habana (Havana), Ciudad de La Habana (CUB) |
| NOC |  Cuba |
Biography
Carmelo Ortega coached the Cuban basketball team at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics, leading them to a bronze medal in 1972. Behind him, Cuba was also fourth at the 1974 World Championships, and won gold that year at the Central American and Caribbean Games. Ortega also led Cuba to a bronze medal at the 1971 Pan American Games. Ortega was a teacher and coach at the Manuel Fajardo Higher Institute of Physical Culture.
Coaching results
| Games | Sport (Discipline) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | CUB |
Carmelo Ortega | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic) | Cuba | 3 | Bronze | |||
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | CUB |
Carmelo Ortega | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic) | Cuba | 7 |