Hoy newspaper publishes the list of Best Athletes of the Year as voted by sports writer members of the Asociación de Cronistas Deportivos de Santo Domingo. The athletes were honored in a ceremony sponsored last night at the Hotel Jaragua by Cerveza Presidente beer. Pedro Martinez was voted the Professional Athlete of the Year and hurdler Felix Sanchez was voted the Amateur Athlete of the Year. The list of best athletes is the following: Chess: Ramon Mateo, Ana Esther Garcia. Track & Field: Felix Sanchez, Mary Mercedes Archery: Carlos Jose Cordero, Barbara Hernandez Car Racing: Tony Canahuate Basketball: Jack Michael martinez, Teresa Duran Handball: Antonio Sosa, Grisleydi Hernandez Baseball Major League: Pedro Martinez Baseball Professional Dominican League: Miguel Tejada Amateur Baseball: Pedro Reynoso Amateur Boxing: Yovanny Lorenzo Professional Boxing: Agapito Sanchez Bowling: Rolando Sebelen, Aumi Guerra Cycling: Wendy Cruz, Juana Fernandez Equestrian: Manuel Bancalari Soccer: Carlos Reyes, Angela Liriano Gymnastics: Johnathan Vargas, Luisa Miliano Golf: Francisco Santoni, Fionna Wood Horse racing (Jockey of the Year): Anisette de Leon Judo: Jose Miguel Boissard, Yarelys Suero Karate: Sterling Felix, Katty Acevedo Weightlifting: Playter Reyes, Wanda Rijo Amateur Wrestling: Angelo Brea, Camalier Coats, Maylen Decena Motorcycling: Aris Azcona Motorcross: Franklin Nogueras Swimming: Guillermo Cabrera, Yubelkis Ramirez Polo: Engelberto Maldonado Tae Kwon Do: Kichel Arias, Dinangelis Fulcar Table Tennis: Roberto Brito, Olga Vila Trap shooting: Felix Hermida Precision Shooting: Manuel Feliz, Yubelkis Espinal Triathlon: Erlin Garcia, Melissa Duran Softball: Heriberto Doñe, Luisa Núñez Volleyball: Elvis Contreras, Francia Jackson Sailing: Gabriel Alonzo Tennis: Johnny Berrido, Glennys Cepeda Racquetball: Simon Perdomo, Claudine Garcia
