Santo Domingo – Ministers Carlos Bonilla (MIVED) and Kelvin Cruz (Miderec) supervised the remodeling work at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center, venue for the upcoming 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.
Currently, MIVED is carrying out the remodeling of the Fencing Pavilion, the Aquatic Center, the Volleyball Warm-up Pavilion, the Volleyball Competition Pavilion, Softball Stadium A, and Softball Stadium B.
The design of these areas, including lighting and installations, complies with international regulations for high-performance sports, ensuring the highest standards.
Progress of the Works
All the works we have seen are on a suitable schedule, we saw some details but they are under control, we made the necessary adjustments. We are going to comply with the Central American Games, but also leave a legacy for Dominicans, so they can use these facilities for their benefit.
Carlos Bonilla, Minister MIVED
Minister Bonilla stated that the works are progressing as planned, assuring that the facilities will be ready for the sporting event.
We are seeing the calendar as it is being fulfilled, the works are quite advanced, together with the Ministry of Housing we have made a good synergy of work, we have a time margin to continue working and the population can be sure that we will be on time for the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Miderec
Minister Cruz highlighted the collaboration between MIVED and Miderec to meet the established deadlines.
About the Games
The Central American and Caribbean Sports Games Santo Domingo 2026 will be held in the Dominican capital in the year 2026.
This will be the twenty-fifth edition of the games, coinciding with the centenary of their inauguration, and will feature 40 sports and 56 disciplines.
