Santo Domingo.- With the goal of strengthening and dignifying school sports, the National Institute of Physical Education (Inefi) began this Wednesday the construction of a modern roofed facility at the República de Chile School, in the San Carlos sector, in the National District.
The event was led by the executive director of Inefi, Alberto Rodríguez Mella, who, prior to breaking ground, reported that said work reflects the commitment that President Luis Abinader has to the dignification of the country’s educational and sports spaces.
Rodríguez Mella maintained that this project not only responds to an infrastructure need, but also represents a direct investment in the integral development of our youth, by offering an environment conducive to the practice of sports, physical activity, and healthy coexistence.
He recalled that during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, “when we met in clubs and sports courts, what people asked President Abinader for was a roof so as not to practice in the rain or the sun”.
He highlighted that the roofing will not only be for sporting events, but community activities such as weddings, birthdays, report card distribution, faculty meetings, neighborhood association meetings, among other gatherings, can also be held.
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“We aspire for this space to become a meeting point to strengthen the values, discipline, and sense of community that our educational system needs so much,” stated the incumbent of Inefi.
He expressed confidence that the roofing will be delivered before the start of the next school year, “thanks to God, the good weather, and the strength of the workers and engineers who will work on it.”
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For his part, the school’s director, Professor Manuel de los Santos, was very pleased and grateful that the government of President Luis Abinader, through Inefi, took the initiative to build the sports center, which “has been highly anticipated by our students and community members.”
De los Santos ratified what was said by Rodríguez Mella when reporting that the roofed facility will not only be for playing basketball, volleyball, table tennis, and chess, but also so that the neighbors of the sector, under the supervision and consent of the directors of that educational center, can carry out various types of community activities.
Authorities present
Alberto Rodríguez Mella was accompanied by the deputy director general of Inefi, Elvis Duarte; the administrative and financial advisor, César Ruiz; the cabinet director of Inefi, Cristian Hernández, and the president of the Council of Councilors, Giancarlo Vega.
Also present were the regional director 15 of Education, Eddy Chávez; the spokesperson for the National Police, Diego Pesqueira; the president of the Fe y Alegría Foundation, Amauri Félix, and the councilman for Constituency 1, Juan López, among others.
Delivered and constructed works
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During Alberto Rodríguez Mella’s administration at Inefi, at least 6 sports centers and covered sports facilities have been built and delivered in different regions of the country, in addition to renovating more than 31 school courts and maintaining other projects in the process of execution. Some examples are as follows:
Elías Piña: First covered sports facility delivered in the southern region.
San Juan de la Maguana: School gymnasium recently delivered in the province.
National District (Capotillo Neighborhood): Covered court and sports facility completed.
Monte Plata (Bayaguana, Yamasá): Includes the sports center at the General Eusebio Manzueta Polytechnic.
Santiago and San Pedro de Macorís: Units delivered within the school infrastructure plan.
Santo Domingo Norte, Santo Domingo: Additional works in vulnerable areas.
