Abadina Inaugurates U19 Youth Basketball Tournament with Special Dedication

Abadina Launches U19 Youth Tournament with Special Dedication

Santo Domingo, RD. The Basketball Association of the National District (Abadina) will begin its first tournament of the year this Saturday. The competition, focused on the U19 youth category, will be held in the men’s and women’s divisions. The chosen setting for the inauguration is the sports center of the Ensanche Luperón club. The protocol ceremony is scheduled for 4:00 in the afternoon. This tournament will feature the participation of 28 male and six female clubs. This year’s edition is dedicated to the Minister of Youth of the Dominican Republic, Carlos José Valdez Matos. Carlos José Valdez Matos, appointed by President Luis Abinader, is a civil engineer and politician who assumed office in July 2024. His management focuses on promoting inclusive policies, entrepreneurship, and the integral development of youth.

Minister Valdez Matos is an ally of sports in the Capital city and throughout the country, in favor of children and young people.
Edwin Castillo (Tatico), president of Abadina

Edwin Castillo (Tatico), president of Abadina, highlighted the importance of the dedication to Minister Valdez Matos. In addition, he highlighted the participation of the 28 youth clubs (U19) in the men’s division and the six women’s teams.

The men’s teams have been divided into four groups:

Group A: Ensanche Luperón, Los Prados, Nuevo Horizontes, Orlando Martínez, Los Gladiadores, San Lázaro and Los Pioneros.
Group B: Rafael Paulino, Mauricio Báez, Rosa Duarte, Honduras del Oeste, La Ciénaga, Bameso and Dosa.
Group C: Huellas del Siglo, Rafael Leónidas Solano, San Carlos, María Auxiliadora, Reales del Caliche, Manganagua and Rafael Barias.
Group D: Gregorio Luperón, Simón Bolívar, Jardines del Norte, Montaño, Rottweiler, El Millón and Naco.

In the women’s division, the participating clubs are: