{"id":108694,"date":"2026-02-17T10:50:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/barahona-rbi-tournament-2024-dedicated-to-henry-gonzalez-inaugurated\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T10:50:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:50:37","slug":"barahona-rbi-tournament-2024-dedicated-to-henry-gonzalez-inaugurated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/barahona-rbi-tournament-2024-dedicated-to-henry-gonzalez-inaugurated\/","title":{"rendered":"Barahona: RBI Tournament 2024 dedicated to Henry Gonz\u00e1lez Inaugurated"},"content":{"rendered":"Barahona. The eleventh RBI Baseball Tournament was inaugurated in this province, marking a milestone in local sports development. The event, organized by Major League Baseball (MLB) and sponsored by the Central Barahona Foundation, the social arm of the Central Sugar Consortium, took place at the Nadim Hazoury Stadium.\n\nThe ceremony was attended by prominent authorities, sports executives, and young athletes, who celebrated the beginning of this new edition.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tribute to Henry Gonz\u00e1lez<\/h2>\n\n\nThis year, the tournament is dedicated to Henry Gonz\u00e1lez, MLB&#8217;s Director of International Operations. His significant career in the development of baseball prospects is recognized.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The RBI program is a crucial platform for the sports and personal development of young people.<\/p><cite>Henry Gonz\u00e1lez<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statements by Miguel Matos<\/h2>\n\n\nMiguel Matos, MLB director in the country, highlighted the positive alliance with the sponsoring foundation. He emphasized that the program seeks not only to foster sports skills, but also to provide academic and job opportunities to the young participants.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on Education<\/h2>\n\n\nJefry Reyes, national coordinator of the program, emphasized the importance of education as a fundamental pillar for long-term success. He encouraged parents to actively get involved in their children&#8217;s academic education.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Education is a key factor in improving social conditions.<\/p><cite>Jos\u00e9 Antonio Garc\u00eda Casilla<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\nJos\u00e9 Antonio Garc\u00eda Casilla, executive director of the foundation, supported this vision, underlining the crucial role of education in social progress.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cristian Adames&#8217; Presence<\/h2>\n\n\nThe event featured the special presence of Cristian Adames, player for the Tigres del Licey. Adames shared his personal experience, motivating young people to persevere in their sports and academic goals.\n\nCristian Jairo N\u00fa\u00f1ez, provincial sports director, and Oneida F\u00e9lix Medina, provincial governor, also attended, along with community representatives and athletes&#8217; families.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barahona. The eleventh RBI Baseball Tournament was inaugurated in this province, marking a milestone in local sports development. The event, organized by Major League Baseball (MLB) and sponsored by the Central Barahona Foundation, the social arm of the Central Sugar Consortium, took place at the Nadim Hazoury Stadium. 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