Hoy newspaper reports that the Dominican Olympic Committee offered free meals and lodging in order to secure the seat of the 2003 Pan American Games. The newspaper says that the country thus committed itself to cover what could cost about RD$81 million. Allegations that the Winnipeg Pan Am Committee had received US$35 for lodging and meals per athlete or delegate are also cited in the report
Dominican taxpayers will pick up the tab for the visiting athletes and delegates of the Santo Domingo Pan American Games, scheduled for 1 to 17 August.