Charlie Villanueva, NBA legend, to the Dominican Republic Sports Hall of Fame

SANTO DOMINGO – Dominican-American basketball player Charlie Villanueva’s legacy will be honored with his induction into the Dominican Sports Hall of Fame. Villanueva, born on August 24, 1984 in Queens, New York, to Dominican parents, will be inducted on Sunday, November 16, during the 59th Induction Ceremony, which will take place in the auditorium of the Hall of Fame of the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center. The announcement was made by Dr. Dionisio Guzmán, president of the Permanent Committee, who explained that this is the eighth election of the Class of 2025, the result of the votes of the Veterans Committee and national sports reporters through an electronic system. Villanueva, who had a distinguished career in the NBA for more than a decade, was also a key figure in the national basketball team.

Highlighted Achievements

• He participated in one of the most successful eras of the national team.
• He contributed to obtaining two international medals: one silver and one bronze.

Villanueva joins a prestigious list of honorees that includes figures such as José Reyes, Edwin Encarnación, and José Offerman, among other outstanding athletes and sports promoters. Dr. Guzmán highlighted that those selected will be immortalized “for their sporting achievements and for their exemplary citizen careers.” The ceremony will be led by Guzmán, along with the Honorary President, businessman Manuel Estrella, and the secretary of the Hall, Rafael Damirón.