Capital City Dominance in Women’s Volleyball
Santo Domingo – The volleyball team of the National District demonstrated its superiority by defeating the La Vega team in consecutive sets, marking the beginning of the Santo Domingo 2026 Women’s Games. The scores were decisive: 25-14 and 25-10, reflecting the dominance of the capital team.
Harleny de los Santos led the offense with 15 points, while Yamil Moya contributed 7 points, securing the victory for the Distrito Nacional.San Cristóbal Triumphs in a Hard-Fought Match
In another exciting volleyball match, the San Cristóbal team defeated La Romana in a game that went to three sets. The final scores were 25-7, 23-25, and 15-5, demonstrating the intensity and competitiveness of the competition.
Virelys Rivera shone on the court, accumulating 26 points and leading her team to victory.Costa Rica and Dominican Teams in Basketball
In the discipline of basketball, the Costa Rican team had a mixed day, with a win and a loss against Dominican teams during the first day of the Women’s Sports Games, held in the modern multipurpose hall of Ciudad Juan Bosch.
In the first match, the Costa Rican team achieved a victory with a score of 50-42 against Dominican Republic A. María Montero, the team’s pivot, stood out with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Adriana Zúñiga and Fernanda Gómez contributed 9 points each.
In the second match, Dominican Republic B recovered and defeated Costa Rica with a score of 55-53. Katherin Sena led the attack with 15 points, followed by Audrei Peña with 14 points. Vanessa Bau contributed 5 points and 13 rebounds.Women’s Sports Games: An Event of International Relevance
The international sports event, which brings together about 680 athletes, was inaugurated on Thursday and will run until next Sunday. This event marks its return after a decade-long pause, driven by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
The Women’s Sports Games are dedicated to Mrs. Melba Segura de Grullón and are led by the Organizing Committee, headed by the renowned world and Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino.
The event offers a wide range of disciplines, including basketball, volleyball, karate, judo, weightlifting, duathlon, athletics, skating, softball, wrestling, and taekwondo.
