{"id":103856,"date":"2026-01-16T20:53:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T00:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/inefi-celebrates-28th-anniversary-with-mass-rodriguez-mella-thanks-for-achievements-in-physical-education\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T20:53:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T00:53:08","slug":"inefi-celebrates-28th-anniversary-with-mass-rodriguez-mella-thanks-for-achievements-in-physical-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/inefi-celebrates-28th-anniversary-with-mass-rodriguez-mella-thanks-for-achievements-in-physical-education\/","title":{"rendered":"INEFI celebrates 28th anniversary with mass: Rodr\u00edguez Mella thanks for achievements in physical education"},"content":{"rendered":"Santo Domingo \u2013 The National Institute of Physical Education (INEFI) celebrated its 28th anniversary with a mass, as part of its annual institutional activities.\n\nThe ceremony was led by the CEO, Alberto Rodr\u00edguez Mella, who expressed his gratitude to God and the collaborators for the achievements made during his tenure.\n\nThe Eucharist, officiated by Father Andr\u00e9s Tapia de la Rosa, took place in the Cristo Salvador parish.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>INEFI&#8217;s work aligns with the vision of President Luis Abinader, who prioritizes education, youth, and the integral development of the Dominican population.<\/p><cite>Alberto Rodr\u00edguez Mella<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\nRodr\u00edguez Mella highlighted INEFI&#8217;s commitment to this vision, recognizing the effort of technicians, teachers, and collaborators.\n\nThe executive director highlighted that INEFI seeks to strengthen physical education and school sports as tools for social transformation.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>We firmly believe that sport creates better citizens: young people with values, discipline, respect and a sense of belonging.<\/p><cite>Alberto Rodr\u00edguez Mella<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\nRodr\u00edguez Mella valued the progress made thanks to teamwork and public service with a human touch.\n\nThe event was attended by civil and military authorities, as well as prominent figures from Dominican sports.\n\nElvis Duarte, Deputy General Director of INEFI.\n\nINEFI was created in 1998 by Law No. 33-98, as a decentralized body of the Dominican Education System.\n\nIts history dates back to 1912, with the appointment of the first School Physical Education teachers.\n\nIn 1929, the first general director of Physical Education and Sports was appointed.\n\nIn 1959, the General Directorate of School Physical Education was created, dependent on the Secretariat of State for Education.\n\nIn 1975, it became part of the Secretariat of State for Sports, Physical Education and Recreation, and in 1978, it was integrated again into the Secretariat of State for Education.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Santo Domingo \u2013 The National Institute of Physical Education (INEFI) celebrated its 28th anniversary with a mass, as part of its annual institutional activities. The ceremony was led by the CEO, Alberto Rodr\u00edguez Mella, who expressed his gratitude to God and the collaborators for the achievements made during his tenure. 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