UNAPEC and APEC dominate kata at the 2026 University Sports Games
The discipline of karate experienced an intense day at the 2026 University Sports Games, where the institutions UNAPEC and APEC were crowned the great champions in the kata category, in both the women’s and men’s divisions, respectively.
This sporting event, which highlights the country’s academic and athletic talent, is promoted by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (MIDEREC), under the leadership of Minister Kelvin Cruz, in a strategic alliance with the Dominican Association of University Rectors.
Highlighted results in the women’s and men’s categories
In the women’s category, the UNAPEC team won the gold medal, while PUCMM took the silver. Third place was shared between the representatives of APEC and O&M. On an individual level, Perla Peralta (UNAPEC) took the gold, Monserrat Salazar (PUCMM) the silver, and the bronze went to Johanliz Corneille (APEC) along with Yagreisy Medrano (UTESA).
For their part, in the men’s division, APEC reached the top of the podium, leaving PUCMM with second place and the UCNE and O&M universities with the bronze. In the individual competition, Lizardo Germán (APEC) was crowned champion, followed by Fernando Hernández (PUCMM) with the silver medal, while Edward Vásquez (O&M) and Poncio Landrón (UCNE) shared third place.
The success of these games is a reflection of the commitment to the integral development of our student-athletes, who demonstrate discipline and excellence in every sports discipline.
Alofoke DeportesAwards ceremony
After the competitions concluded, the medals were presented by the Vice Minister of Sports, Juan Vila, who attended on behalf of Minister Kelvin Cruz, accompanied by José Luis Ramírez “Borola”, president of the Dominican Karate Federation, who congratulated the athletes for their outstanding participation.
The 2026 University Sports Games continue their course, consolidating themselves as a key platform that brings together more than 2,300 athletes from 23 higher education institutions, who test their strength in a total of 16 sports disciplines.
