{"id":518169,"date":"2026-07-27T21:14:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T01:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/kelvin-cruz-praises-the-performance-of-the-dominican-delegation-at-the-start-of-santo-domingo-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T21:14:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T01:14:36","slug":"kelvin-cruz-praises-the-performance-of-the-dominican-delegation-at-the-start-of-santo-domingo-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/sports\/kelvin-cruz-praises-the-performance-of-the-dominican-delegation-at-the-start-of-santo-domingo-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Kelvin Cruz praises the performance of the Dominican delegation at the start of Santo Domingo 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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SANTO DOMINGO.<\/strong> The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz<\/strong>, highlighted the positive start of the Dominican Republic’s delegation at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026<\/strong>, considering that the national athletes have responded with outstanding performances that place the country above expectations in the first days of competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The official assured that the results obtained reflect the effort and preparation developed over the last few months, while acknowledging the commitment with which the athletes are representing the national flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWithout a doubt, we have started on the right foot, with God’s blessing and exceeding all expectations,\u201d expressed Cruz.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The minister highlighted the achievements reached by the Dominican delegation in sports such as judo<\/strong> and taekwondo<\/strong>, disciplines that have contributed significant medals for the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, he was optimistic about the performance the athletes could have in the remaining competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhat is projected to happen in other sports disciplines is simply impressive. Our athletes are going the extra mile for the Dominican Republic,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Call on the people to support the delegation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kelvin Cruz invited Dominicans to attend the different sports venues to support the national representatives and be part of the most important sporting celebration in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI invite all the Dominican people to support our athletes. Feeling the support from the stands gives them a special boost to keep fighting for every medal and to hold the country’s name high,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlight the pride of hosting the Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The head of Sports also valued the atmosphere experienced during the celebration of the Games and expressed his satisfaction for receiving the delegations from Central America and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is a source of pride to open our doors to thousands of athletes, coaches, and sports officials. We are showing the world the organizational capacity and hospitality of the Dominican Republic,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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