Santiago de los Caballeros – The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, announced the delivery of 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. Minister Cruz, during the inauguration of the event at the roof of the Club Cupes, in the Los Pepines sector, reiterated the Ministry of Sports’ support for the development of boxing in the country.
The official highlighted the importance of this international event and the Ministry of Sports’ ongoing support for this discipline. Cruz recalled that in the previous edition, number 44, the Ministry supported the event with a contribution of one million pesos, thus demonstrating its commitment to the development of boxing. The minister also highlighted the participation of nine countries in this edition, which consolidates the Dominican Republic as a benchmark for boxing in the region.“More than the amount, what matters 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
In the ceremony were present 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, along with other municipal authorities, vice ministers and sports leaders. The International Independence Boxing Cup is a traditional event in the national sports calendar that attracts foreign delegations, raising the competitive level and strengthening sports exchange in the region.“In the difficult times of Dominican sports, boxing has always been present. Today is the time for the Government and the Ministry of Sports to be present with boxing”
Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Sports
