San Lázaro Women’s Volleyball International Cup: Opening with Redivoly

Inaugurated the “Versión San Lázaro” International Women’s Volleyball Cup

Santo Domingo – With great enthusiasm and the participation of 25 national and international teams, the third edition of the “Versión San Lázaro” International Women’s Volleyball Cup began, an event that coincides with the first edition of the Redivoly tournament. The sports fair, dedicated to the Minister of Interior and Police, Faride Raful, for her constant support of youth and sports as a tool for social change, promises four days of intense competition. More than 100 athletes will gather at the facilities of the San Lázaro Club and the Raúl Castro Club to compete in exciting matches. Teams from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Venezuela will face outstanding Dominican representations such as Ciro Pérez, La Fe, La Caleta, San Juan Bautista, Perico, Victoria, Lava Pie, Dios Imparables, Fendis, Top Sport, Canastica, 5 de Abril, Arenoso, Estrella del Futuro, Criollas, Fuerza Aérea, Inespre, and the host San Lázaro, among others. The competing categories include Minivoly, Infantil, Juvenil Femenino Libre and Juvenil Masculino Libre, providing a platform for the development of new talents and the strengthening of the sport from its roots.

Here, it’s not just about playing volleyball; it’s about building bonds, instilling values, and promoting solidarity among young athletes.

Dimitri Mendoza, president of Club San Lázaro

During the opening ceremony, Dimitri Mendoza, president of the San Lázaro Club, highlighted the human value of the event. Félix Rodríguez, president of the International Volleyball Network, thanked the delegations for their enthusiasm and encouraged the players to give their best in each match. The tournament, in addition to its competitive nature, seeks to promote values such as respect, discipline, and teamwork among children, adolescents, and young people from various regions. The ceremony was attended by personalities such as Alexander Rodríguez and Fernando Gómez, vice president and sports secretary of the San Lázaro Club; Julián Suero, representing Minister Faride Raful; as well as executives from Seaboard, representatives of the National Institute of Physical Education and local authorities.