Abinader Assures Satisfactory Progress in the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games
The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, reported that the preparations for the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 are progressing as planned, with positive results. This statement was made after a meeting with the Organizing Committee and various officials involved in the event. The leader received a detailed report on the current state of the organization, which highlighted the level of planning, adherence to the schedule, and the beneficial impact the event will have on the country.The president was accompanied by the Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, and other key officials. The main objective, according to Abinader, is for the Games to be held with transparency, efficiency, and a strong sense of national unity. In addition, he called on the population to get involved and enjoy this important sporting event. Abinader reiterated the government’s goal that Santo Domingo 2026 establish a new standard in the region.“We are very happy with our planning work. Everything is going at the pace we expect, even with a significant margin,” expressed President Abinader.
Luis Abinader
Minister Kelvin Cruz backed the president’s words, expressing his pride in being part of the organizing team.“We hope these Games will be the best ever held and that they will be a source of pride for our entire nation,” he said.
Luis Abinader
José Monegro, president of the Games Organizing Committee, presented technical and logistical details on the progress of the event, indicating that all areas are working according to the established schedule and, in some cases, exceeding expectations.“We are ahead of schedule in many organizational areas. We are all committed and there is no room for unnecessary noise; I am sure that they will be the best Games we will have to put on,” he indicated.
Kelvin Cruz
Monegro informed that the Games will set historical participation records, with 6,220 athletes, more than a thousand already classified and 27 confirmed countries. He also emphasized that the organization is based on three fundamental pillars: austerity, modernity, and integration.“In each of the areas we are following the previously established schedule. In fact, in some we are ahead of schedule,” he explained.
José Monegro
The XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 will take place from July 24 to August 8, with competitions in Santo Domingo and several provinces of the country, with the aim of uniting the nation through sport.“Austerity is investing what needs to be invested, when it needs to be invested, and in what needs to be invested,” he pointed out.
José Monegro
