The head of the Organizing Committee for the Central American and Caribbean Games 2026, Jose Monegro, Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz and the president of Centro Caribe Sports Luis Mejia Oviedo were in New York for the official naming of Mets slugger Juan Soto as Sports Ambassador for the summer games slated to take place in Santo Domingo. The announcement was made during the Sunday, 21 September 2025 Mets game at the Citi Field.
The star outfielder was presented with a commemorative bat emblazoned with the Santo Domingo 2026 logo, a symbol of his new role. The honor, bestowed by the Organizing Committee, recognizes Soto’s status as a global icon and his deep connection to his home country, the Dominican Republic, which will host the games.
“It is a great honor for me to receive this appointment,” Soto said during the event. “Representing my country and supporting the Central American and Caribbean Games of Santo Domingo 2026 is a responsibility that I assume with pride.”
The head of the Organizing Committee, José Monegro, highlighted Soto’s character as a perfect fit for the role. “Juan is a reference for Dominican sport worldwide,” Monegro stated. “With his charisma, humility, and leadership, he becomes the ideal ambassador to project the values and greatness of our Santo Domingo 2026 Games.”
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El Nacional
CDN
23 September 2025