{"id":114802,"date":"2026-03-20T04:58:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/abadina-announces-2nd-division-basketball-tournament-in-dn-with-20-teams\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T04:58:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:58:24","slug":"abadina-announces-2nd-division-basketball-tournament-in-dn-with-20-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/abadina-announces-2nd-division-basketball-tournament-in-dn-with-20-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Abadina announces 2nd Division Basketball Tournament in DN with 20 Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abadina Announces Second Division Basketball Tournament Jos\u00e9 Heredia Castillo<\/h2>\n\n\nThe National District Basketball Association (Abadina) has officially announced the holding of the Jos\u00e9 Heredia Castillo Second Division Basketball Tournament. This sporting event will bring together 20 clubs from the National District and will be dedicated to Vice Mayor Starling Alc\u00e1ntara.\n\nThe tournament will begin on Tuesday the 24th of this month at the facilities of the Mauricio B\u00e1ez Club, an emblematic venue for capital basketball. A large attendance of fans and followers of this sport is expected.\n\nThe official announcement was made in the James Rodr\u00edguez multipurpose hall of the Ministry of Sports of the Dominican Republic. The event was attended by sports leaders, municipal authorities, representatives of the participating clubs, and special guests linked to the development of basketball.\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p>The organizers highlighted the importance of the tournament as a platform for the growth of emerging talent in the National District.<\/p>\n\n<cite>Abadina<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nDuring the presentation, the organizers emphasized the relevance of this tournament as a key space for the training of players who aspire to join superior teams and professional leagues.\n\nThe legacy of Jos\u00e9 Heredia Castillo, an influential figure in promoting community basketball and whose name honors the tournament, was also highlighted. His career has impacted various generations of athletes, establishing him as a benchmark in the discipline.\n\nThe president of Abadina explained that the dedication to Vice Mayor Starling Alc\u00e1ntara is a recognition of his constant support for sports and his commitment to initiatives that promote healthy coexistence and youth development in the National District. &#8220;We recognize in him an ally of sports, someone who has shown genuine interest in supporting our clubs and our young athletes,&#8221; he affirmed.\n\nThe tournament will feature the participation of 20 teams, distributed into different groups, which ensures an intense and high-level competition. It will be played under a format that will allow clubs to demonstrate their competitive capacity, with the aim of ascending and consolidating themselves in the organized basketball of the capital.\n\nIn addition, it was reported that the event will have the support of various public and private institutions, which have bet on the strengthening of sport as a tool for social transformation. The organization assured that it will work to offer a well-structured tournament, with adequate conditions for both players and fans.\n\nThe inauguration on Tuesday 24 promises to be a sporting celebration, with a protocol act that will include recognitions, presentations and the traditional honorary kick-off, marking the beginning of a new edition of this important championship.\n\nWith this tournament, the National District Basketball Association reaffirms its commitment to the comprehensive development of basketball in the capital, providing opportunities for new talents and strengthening the sports fabric of the communities.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abadina Announces Second Division Basketball Tournament Jos\u00e9 Heredia Castillo The National District Basketball Association (Abadina) has officially announced the holding of the Jos\u00e9 Heredia Castillo Second Division Basketball Tournament. This sporting event will bring together 20 clubs from the National District and will be dedicated to Vice Mayor Starling Alc\u00e1ntara. 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