Kelvin Cruz unveils ambitious sports plan for 2026 in historic meeting with Dominican sports reporters

Santo Domingo, R.D. – In a meeting described as transcendental for the future of Dominican sports, the Minister of Sports, engineer Kelvin Cruz, presented in detail the general plan of sports and recreational activities for the year 2026, to representatives of the main media outlets, sports journalists and leaders of the national chronicle.

The meeting, held in a renowned hotel in the capital, served as a space for dialogue, transparency and projection, where an ambitious agenda was consolidated that will place Dominican sports at the center of national and international attention throughout the year. Minister Cruz was accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Sports, as well as executives from different federations and sports organizations, who answered questions from the press and supported the strategic vision and high social impact of the new calendar. “This plan is the result of coordinated work between the different sports disciplines and a clear demonstration that Dominican sport is prepared to transcend, not only in competition, but also as an agent of well-being, health, social cohesion and international projection,” Cruz expressed at the beginning of the presentation.

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Un calendario deportivo para todos

La programación presentada estructurará el deporte dominicano alrededor de una serie de eventos que abarcan desde competencias de base hasta grandes festivales internacionales, atrayendo a miles de atletas, entrenadores, dirigentes y fanáticos.

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A strategic vision with social impact

The presentation was received with applause and positive reviews from the sports chronicle, which highlighted the clarity of the vision, the organization of the calendar, and the comprehensive approach that combines high performance, community development, and international projection. Cruz emphasized that the plan goes beyond obtaining medals, betting on health, discipline, family integration, and civic education. “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,” he pointed out.

Acknowledgements and future projection

The minister thanked the Dominican government, federations, clubs, and regional associations for their support, as well as the private sector’s backing, highlighting the importance of partnerships for the sustainable development of sports. With a solid and strategic calendar, the Dominican Republic prepares to experience a 2026 full of challenges, emotions, and sporting achievements, which will strengthen national identity and position the country as a regional benchmark. Under the leadership of Kelvin Cruz, 2026 is shaping up to be a historic year for Dominican sports.