INEFI Closes 2025 Successfully in Strengthening School Sports
The National Institute of Physical Education (INEFI) concluded the year 2025 with significant advances in promoting school sports and physical education in the Dominican Republic. Through the execution of various programs, events, and works of social impact, the institution benefited hundreds of thousands of students throughout the country. During the year, INEFI successfully promoted school marches, an initiative designed to encourage physical activity, discipline, and civic values at the primary level. This initiative integrated educational centers from different regions of the country. Furthermore, programs that strengthen the use of school time with sports, recreational, and educational activities were implemented for the first time in the country, contributing to the comprehensive development of the student body.School Games and Sports Infrastructure Works
One of the most outstanding achievements of 2025 was the celebration of the San Francisco 2025 National School Sports Games. In parallel, an extensive program of sports works and infrastructure was carried out, which included the remodeling and repair of the San Francisco de Macorís athletics track, the renovation of sports centers in Salcedo, Villa Tapia and Castillo, as well as the softball stadium in La Vega and repairs to sports clubs in the region.INEFI with the Neighborhood: Sports and Recreation in Vulnerable Sectors
Through the INEFI program with the Barrio, the institution brought sports, recreation, and guidance to vulnerable sectors. This program directly impacted children, youth, and families in areas in need of Santo Domingo such as Las Cañitas and Los Praditos, as well as communities in the interior of the country such as Las Matas de Santa Cruz, in Montecristi and in San Cristóbal. 13 days of this important project were carried out during the year.Innovations and Support for the Extended Sports Program
INEFI promoted the celebration of two school marching festivals, integrating educational centers from different regions of the country. The first was held in Santiago and the second, at the primary level, had significant student participation. Likewise, the institution continued to support the extended sports program, implementing the first stage of the project at the Unión Panamericana High School in the National District, where specialized monitors offered basketball, chess, and table tennis classes.Renovation of Facilities and Delivery of Sports Equipment
The delivery of sports equipment and the repair of courts reached record figures, with hundreds of interventions carried out in educational centers nationwide. More than 23,278 units of sports equipment were delivered, including balls, uniforms, nets, cones, and teaching materials, benefiting numerous educational centers and community spaces. A total of 218 sports facilities were renovated in 193 schools or community sports centers.Sporting Events and Strategic Programs
The institutional calendar included numerous school and recreational sporting events, in addition to the strengthening of strategic disciplines through the school golf and swimming programs, expanding students’ access to traditionally limited sports. In addition, INEFI continued with the implementation of the program “Recreating myself with INEFI”. This initiative directly impacted the emotional and physical well-being of more than 19,230 students, promoting healthy coexistence, teamwork, and the discovery of sporting talents.During the year, INEFI carried out the innovative school golf program, the school swimming program at the Olympic Hostel, the national school baseball and athletics tournaments, the school bowling tournament, in addition to supporting other events such as the national minibasketball gathering, among others. With these actions, INEFI reaffirms its commitment to continue promoting inclusive, modern, and quality physical education, consolidating school sports as a fundamental pillar of the integral development of Dominican children and youth.“This year we reaffirm that school sports are a key tool for the formation of better citizens. Each program, each repaired court, and each event held aims to offer real opportunities to our students and strengthen the educational system through physical education,” expressed Rodríguez.
Alberto Rodríguez, executive director of INEFI
