You should have been at the "Combate Pavilion" yesterday!!
It is located next to the "Olimpic Stadium in Santo Domingo.
There was a International Meet held there yesterday,between the DR,and Puerto Rico!It was also the sight of the "Martial Arts Competition of the Pan Am Games.
I had two sons in the competition,Fabio Alexander 12,and Thomas Robert 6.Fabio took home the Bronze Medal in his group,and Thomas was "Disappointed To Tears" with his Silver 2nd Place medal!
Aside from the fact that we were told to be there at 8 am sharp,and we were,WHAT WAS I THINKING??!!",things didn't get started until 11 am.
The tournament had over 200 participants,very professional judges and referees,and impressive presentation ceremonies. There were many Dominican clubs represented.
I am afraid that the facilities,although very impressive,are not,and will not,be maintained.The practice area is a non-usable area filled with "junk",and the Main arena (3 comp.areas) has become a "Bird House", mostly pidgeons,and they appear to be well fed judging from the amount of "droppings" everywhere!
Anyhow,it was a great day,and everyone performed well! Cris Colon