DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

In a move aimed at bolstering youth development and athletic infrastructure, President Luis Abinader inaugurated two modern indoor multi-use sports complexes in Puerto Plata on Sunday, 8 February 2026. The day before he had been in Dubai promoting investments for the Dominican Republic.

The sports venues in Puerto Plata represent a combined government investment of more than RD$76 million, the Presidency reports.

The facilities serve two of the province’s prominent athletic organizations: the Gustavo Behall Club, completed at a cost of RD$38.6 million, and the Gregorio Luperón Club, which saw an investment of RD$37.4 million. Both projects were executed under the supervision of the Ministry of Sports (Miderec).

Minister of Sports Kelvin Cruz described the initiative as a “sports revolution” for the region. He noted that the...