Mérido Torres performs the ceremonial first pitch at the TBS Distrito
In a vibrant day of the Superior Basketball Tournament of the National District (TBS Distrito), the executive director of the Airport Department, Mérido Torres, was the special guest to perform the ceremonial tip-off that started the third quarter of the matchup between the Los Prados and Mauricio Báez clubs.
Torres’ presence at the Virgilio Travieso Soto Sports Palace responds to his close connection with the sports field. The official has demonstrated a constant commitment to the development of basketball, a discipline to which he has provided his support permanently, consolidating himself as a strategic ally for the national sports movement.
A gesture of support for the capital’s basketball
Before heading to the court, the official shared moments of camaraderie with the players, executives, and representatives of both organizations. This exchange allowed for experiencing up close the intensity and fervor that characterize this traditional tournament, which is considered one of the most important sporting events in the Dominican capital.
The ceremonial kickoff was not just a protocol act, but a demonstration of the value that sport holds as a tool for social integration, youth development, and the promotion of fundamental values such as discipline and teamwork.
The TBS Distrito continues to be an essential platform for the growth of new talent and the strengthening of historic clubs in the metropolitan area. The participation of public figures in these events highlights the importance of inter-institutional collaboration to ensure the continuity and success of the sports activities that move the youth of Santo Domingo.
With this gesture, Mérido Torres reaffirmed his commitment to continue supporting initiatives that promote basketball, a sport that has historically been the protagonist of memorable moments in the country’s history. The match between Los Prados and Mauricio Báez was, once again, a meeting point for the basketball family, consolidating the relevance of this tournament in the national sports agenda.
