Santo Domingo – The Faraones 2004 promotion won the championship of the II Christmas Cup Tournament 2025 after defeating the Príncipes 2014 promotion 9-8. The event, organized by the Softball League of Academic Officers of the Armed Forces and the National Police (Lisoa), took place at the Primer Teniente Hipólito Ureña stadium of the Dominican Republic Air Force. Darwin Mateo Montero, with an outstanding pitching performance, was fundamental to the victory of the Faraones 2004. Henry Naut, named Most Valuable Player of the final series, along with Kelvin Dominici, Júnior Medina, Wilkin Castro and Franklin Feble, led the offense of the champion team. The loss went to pitcher Francisco Cotes. Journalist José Pio Santana made the honorary launch, received by Lieutenant Colonel PN, Félix Vilches, marking the beginning of the match.
Closing Ceremony and Recognitions
During the closing ceremony, Lt. Colonel Danny Batista Ozuna (ERD), president of Lisoa, expressed his satisfaction with the league’s progress. He highlighted that the tournament was a collective effort, thanking the support of the Minister of Defense, the General Commanders of the Armed Forces, and the Director General of the National Police.Batista Ozuna reaffirmed the league’s commitment to promote opportunities for the development of officer-athletes and strengthen fellowship. The effort of coaches, leaders, and members of the organizing committee was recognized, highlighting their key role in building a solid and professional structure. Batista Ozuna also valued the participation of the teams Survivors 2006, Moperipas 2008, Warriors 2009, Trabucos 2012, Veterans 2017, Sharks 2018, Jerarcas 2020, Vikings 2022 and The Unstoppables 2023. Finally, it was announced that the organizing committee is already working on the next Lisoa tournament, which will bring together teams from the 2001 promotion onwards, competing for the Great Rotary Cup ‘Military and Police Brotherhood’.This event was not only a sports competition; it was a celebration of teamwork, respect, discipline, and dedication.
Lt. Colonel Danny Batista Ozuna (ERD)
