{"id":497633,"date":"2026-01-14T17:45:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/kelvin-cruz-unveils-ambitious-sports-plan-for-2026-in-historic-meeting-with-dominican-sports-reporters\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T17:45:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:45:53","slug":"kelvin-cruz-unveils-ambitious-sports-plan-for-2026-in-historic-meeting-with-dominican-sports-reporters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/uncategorized\/kelvin-cruz-unveils-ambitious-sports-plan-for-2026-in-historic-meeting-with-dominican-sports-reporters\/","title":{"rendered":"Kelvin Cruz unveils ambitious sports plan for 2026 in historic meeting with Dominican sports reporters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Santo Domingo, R.D.<\/strong> \u2013 In a meeting described as transcendental for the future of Dominican sports, the Minister of Sports, engineer Kelvin Cruz,<\/strong> 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. <\/p>\n\n\nThe meeting, held in a renowned hotel in the capital, served as a space for dialogue, transparency and projection,<\/strong> where an ambitious agenda was consolidated that will place Dominican sports at the center of national and international attention throughout the year.\n\nMinister Cruz was accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Sports<\/a>, 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.\n\n“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.\n\n\n

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You may be interested in: Minister Kelvin Cruz announces renovation of the Santiago Rodr\u00edguez sports center<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Un calendario deportivo para todos<\/title>\n \n body {\n font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n line-height: 1.6;\n color: #222;\n margin: 40px;\n }\n h2 {\n color: #0b4fa3;\n }\n h3 {\n margin-top: 25px;\n color: #1a1a1a;\n }\n p {\n margin: 8px 0 15px 0;\n }\n .evento {\n margin-bottom: 20px;\n }\n .fecha {\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #555;\n }\n \n\n\n\n <h2>Un calendario deportivo para todos<\/h2>\n\n <p>\n La programaci\u00f3n presentada estructurar\u00e1 el deporte dominicano alrededor de una serie de eventos\n que abarcan desde competencias de base hasta grandes festivales internacionales, atrayendo a miles\n de atletas, entrenadores, dirigentes y fan\u00e1ticos.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"evento\">\n <h3>1. Juegos de la Mujer<\/h3>\n <p class=\"fecha\">19 al 22 de marzo de 2026<\/p>\n <p>\n El ciclo competitivo iniciar\u00e1 con los Juegos de la Mujer, consolidados como una plataforma\n de empoderamiento femenino en el deporte. Esta justa promueve la participaci\u00f3n de atletas\n en m\u00faltiples disciplinas y visibiliza el talento, la dedicaci\u00f3n y la equidad de g\u00e9nero\n en el deporte nacional.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"evento\">\n <h3>2. Juegos de Semana Santa<\/h3>\n <p class=\"fecha\">30 de marzo al 4 de abril de 2026<\/p>\n <p>\n Este evento reunir\u00e1 a atletas de distintas edades, fomentando la sana convivencia familiar,\n la cultura deportiva y la integraci\u00f3n comunitaria durante una de las temporadas m\u00e1s\n significativas del pa\u00eds.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"evento\">\n <h3>3. Juegos Juan Pablo Duarte en Nueva York<\/h3>\n <p class=\"fecha\">6 al 14 de junio de 2026<\/p>\n <p>\n Como parte de una estrategia para fortalecer los v\u00ednculos con la di\u00e1spora dominicana,\n estos juegos reunir\u00e1n a atletas residentes en el exterior, promoviendo la identidad,\n el orgullo patrio y la integraci\u00f3n deportiva internacional.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"evento\">\n <h3>4. Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026<\/h3>\n <p class=\"fecha\">24 de julio al 8 de agosto de 2026<\/p>\n <p>\n La joya del calendario ser\u00e1 la celebraci\u00f3n de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe,\n el evento multideportivo m\u00e1s importante de la regi\u00f3n, con la participaci\u00f3n de atletas\n de m\u00e1s de 30 pa\u00edses, marcando un hito en la historia deportiva nacional.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"evento\">\n <h3>5. Juegos Fronterizos<\/h3>\n <p class=\"fecha\">19 al 22 de agosto de 2026<\/p>\n <p>\n Regresan para fortalecer la competencia entre provincias fronterizas, promoviendo la\n cooperaci\u00f3n, la hermandad y el desarrollo socio-deportivo en zonas estrat\u00e9gicas del pa\u00eds.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"evento\">\n <h3>6. Juegos Universitarios<\/h3>\n <p class=\"fecha\">20 de septiembre al 2 de octubre de 2026<\/p>\n <p>\n Servir\u00e1n como plataforma para el talento emergente de las instituciones de educaci\u00f3n\n superior, proyectando a futuras figuras del deporte nacional.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"evento\">\n <h3>7. D\u00eda Nacional de los Clubes<\/h3>\n <p class=\"fecha\">9 de octubre de 2026<\/p>\n <p>\n Una jornada dedicada a reconocer el rol esencial de los clubes deportivos en la formaci\u00f3n\n de atletas y el fortalecimiento comunitario.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"evento\">\n <h3>8. D\u00eda Nacional del Deporte<\/h3>\n <p class=\"fecha\">7 de noviembre de 2026<\/p>\n <p>\n Celebraci\u00f3n que reafirma el deporte como herramienta de desarrollo integral, inclusi\u00f3n\n social y educaci\u00f3n en valores.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"evento\">\n <h3>9. Juegos Juan Pablo Duarte en Puerto Rico<\/h3>\n <p class=\"fecha\">Noviembre de 2026<\/p>\n <p>\n El calendario cerrar\u00e1 con la segunda edici\u00f3n de estos juegos, reafirmando el compromiso\n con la di\u00e1spora dominicana y la proyecci\u00f3n internacional del talento nacional.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You can also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ab.deultimominuto.net\/deportes\/kelvin-cruz-inicia-techados-sdo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minister Kelvin Cruz starts work on two SDO roofs with an investment of 49 million pesos<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A strategic vision with social impact<\/h3>\n\n\nThe 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.\n\nCruz emphasized that the plan goes beyond obtaining medals, betting on health, discipline, family integration, and civic education.\n\n“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.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acknowledgements and future projection<\/h3>\n\n\nThe 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.\n\nWith 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.\n\nUnder the leadership of Kelvin Cruz, 2026 is shaping up to be a historic year for Dominican sports.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Santo Domingo, R.D. \u2013 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. 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