Félix Sánchez Organizes Athletics Check-up with a View to Santo Domingo 2026
The double Olympic champion, Félix Sánchez, led an unofficial athletics check-up with the participation of more than one hundred Dominican athletes. This event is an integral part of the evaluation and preparation process for the athletes in preparation for the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. The day took place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Bayaguana, Monte Plata province. It had the collaboration of coach José Rubio and the participation of his athletes. Also present were Gustavo Cuesta, renowned athlete and now coach in San Pedro de Macorís, and Franklin Leyba, coach of Bayaguana. Among the outstanding athletes who competed are Olympic medalists Alexander Ogando and Lidio Feliz, both from the Félix Sánchez Academy, along with Yancarlos Martínez, Yeral Núñez and Yohandris Andújar. In addition, Milagros Durán, Bianka Acosta, Robert King, Melbin Marcelino, Estrella De Aza, Patricia Sine and the champion of the Junior Pan American Games, Liranyi Alonzo, participated. The tests conducted included 500 meters, 60 meters hurdles, 60 meters flat, 300 meters, 600 meters, 1,000 meters, and 150 meters, in both the men’s and women’s divisions.Félix Sánchez motivated the athletes and thanked the coaches for their support. This type of check-up is consolidated as a key tool in the development of Dominican athletics. Sánchez announced that the academy will move to training bases and competitions in Europe as part of the international preparation, focusing on the national team for Santo Domingo 2026.The athletes expressed their satisfaction with this initiative, which allowed them to evaluate themselves for the new season.
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