President Danilo Medina sent a letter of congratulations to the Dominican team yesterday, Monday 9 September after it qualified for the FIBA World Basketball Championship to be held in Spain in August 2014.
In the note, sent to the president of the Dominican Basketball Federation, Rafael Uribe, Medina said that he conveyed his sincere congratulations on the significant achievement for Dominican sport both personally and on behalf of the government. He said the team had filled the country with optimism and hope. Medina also congratulated team captain Jack Michael Martinez, as well as the other players and the team management.
The DR had not qualified to play in the world championship since 1978.
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