The excitement of the World Baseball Classic was intensely experienced at the Malecón in Santo Domingo, where a young fan of Venezuelan origin, Fabiola, became the center of attention.
An Amateur Divided Between Two Passions
Fabiola, who arrived in the Dominican Republic from Venezuela when she was very young, at only six months old, shared her mixed feelings during the broadcast of the match between both nations. The event, organized by the Mayor’s Office of the National District and its mayor Carolina Mejía, brought together a multitude of fans.“I am Venezuelan, what happens is that I came to the Dominican Republic when I was very young, like at 6 months old”
FabiolaWhen asked which team she supported, Fabiola responded with surprising maturity:
“I’m rooting for both, Dominican Republic is very difficult to beat, Venezuela is very difficult to beat Dominican Republic, it’s a country very well-known for baseball.” Fabiola explained that, despite recognizing the strength of the Dominican Republic in baseball, she maintained hope for Venezuela’s victory, demonstrating her love for both nations. In the midst of the festive atmosphere, Fabiola highlighted the brotherhood between Dominicans and Venezuelans.Fabiola’s story exemplifies how baseball transcends sports rivalry, uniting families and fans in a celebration of passion and brotherhood.“Yes, Dominicans are like brothers, cousins, they are everything, but I wish them that even if one wins, be it the Dominican Republic or Venezuela, that they win and have a good time”.
Fabiola
