{"id":103570,"date":"2026-01-15T04:58:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/kelvin-cruz-reveals-2026-sports-plan-ambition-and-projection-for-dr\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T04:58:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:58:24","slug":"kelvin-cruz-reveals-2026-sports-plan-ambition-and-projection-for-dr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/kelvin-cruz-reveals-2026-sports-plan-ambition-and-projection-for-dr\/","title":{"rendered":"Kelvin Cruz reveals 2026 sports plan: Ambition and projection for DR."},"content":{"rendered":"Santo Domingo, R.D. \u2013 In a highly significant event for the future of Dominican sports, the Minister of Sports, engineer Kelvin Cruz, presented the general plan of sports and recreational activities for the year 2026. The presentation was made before representatives of the main media outlets, sports journalists, and leaders of the national chronicle.\n\nThe meeting, held in a renowned hotel in the capital, served as a platform for dialogue, transparency, and projection. During the meeting, an ambitious agenda was consolidated that will position Dominican sports at the center of attention both nationally and internationally throughout the year.\n\nMinister Cruz was accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Sports, as well as executives from various federations and sports organizations. They answered questions from the press and supported the strategic vision and social impact of the new calendar.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>This plan is the result of coordinated work between the different sports disciplines and a demonstration that Dominican sports are prepared to transcend, not only in competition, but also as an agent of well-being, health, social cohesion, and international projection.<\/p><cite>Kelvin Cruz<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Sports Calendar for Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\nThe presented programming will structure Dominican sports around a series of events ranging from grassroots competitions to major international festivals. The participation of thousands of athletes, coaches, leaders, and fans is expected.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Women&#8217;s Games<\/strong><br>March 19 to 22, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Holy Week Games<\/strong><br>March 30 to April 4, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Juan Pablo Duarte Games in New York<\/strong><br>June 6 to 14, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026<\/strong><br>July 24 to August 8, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Border Games<\/strong><br>August 19 to 22, 2026<\/li><li><strong>University Games<\/strong><br>September 20 to October 2, 2026<\/li><li><strong>National Clubs Day<\/strong><br>October 9, 2026<\/li><li><strong>National Sports Day<\/strong><br>November 7, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Juan Pablo Duarte Games in Puerto Rico<\/strong><br>November 2026<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nThe presentation was received with enthusiasm and positive reviews from the sports chronicle. The clarity of the vision, the organization of the calendar, and the comprehensive approach that combines high performance, community development, and international projection were highlighted.\n\nMinister Cruz emphasized that the plan goes beyond obtaining medals, focusing on health, discipline, family integration, and civic education.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>We are committed to making sport a tool for social transformation, so that every Dominican finds in it a path of personal, community and national growth.<\/p><cite>Kelvin Cruz<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\nThe minister thanked the support of the Dominican Government, federations, clubs and regional associations, as well as the backing of the private sector, highlighting the importance of partnerships for the sustainable development of sport.\n\nWith a solid and strategic calendar, the Dominican Republic prepares for a 2026 full of challenges, emotions, and sporting achievements. This is expected to strengthen national identity and position the country as a regional benchmark.\n\nUnder the leadership of Kelvin Cruz, 2026 is shaping up to be a historic year for Dominican sports.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Santo Domingo, R.D. \u2013 In a highly significant event for the future of Dominican sports, the Minister of Sports, engineer Kelvin Cruz, presented the general plan of sports and recreational activities for the year 2026. The presentation was made before representatives of the main media outlets, sports journalists, and leaders of the national chronicle. 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