Minister of Sports delivers economic contribution for the Independence Boxing Cup
Santiago de los Caballeros – The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, presented one million 300 thousand pesos as a contribution from the Dominican Government for the 45th International Independence Boxing Cup, which is taking place in this city. During the inauguration of the event, held on the roof of the Club Cupes, in the Los Pepines sector, Cruz reiterated his support for the development of national boxing. The minister emphasized the continued support of the Ministry of Sports for this traditional international event, recognizing the work of the sports and municipal authorities who have promoted this discipline in the province of Santiago.Cruz recalled that the Ministry supported the 44th edition with a contribution of one million pesos, demonstrating the institutional commitment to the development of boxing. Furthermore, the Sports headline highlighted the participation of nine countries in this edition, consolidating the Dominican Republic as a benchmark for boxing in the region. The ceremony was attended by various personalities, including the mayor of Santiago, Ulises Rodríguez; the president of the Dominican Olympic Committee, Garibaldi Bautista; the president of the Dominican Boxing Federation, Rubén García; the president of the Santiago Boxing Association, Miguel Martínez; as well as municipal authorities, vice ministers, and sports leaders. The International Independence Boxing Cup is one of the most emblematic events on the national sports calendar, attracting foreign delegations that raise the competitive level and strengthen sports exchange in the region.“More than the amount, what’s relevant is the commitment. Boxing will not be orphaned. It has the Ministry of Sports here in Santiago, in the capital, and throughout the Dominican Republic,”
Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Sports
