{"id":238207,"date":"2025-07-02T07:18:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T11:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/?p=238207"},"modified":"2025-07-02T09:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T13:55:10","slug":"more-than-rd3-79-billion-invested-in-2026-sports-games-venues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/2025\/07\/02\/more-than-rd3-79-billion-invested-in-2026-sports-games-venues\/","title":{"rendered":"More than RD$3.79 billion invested in 2026 Sports Games venues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Billions of pesos are being invested in both new and existing sports venues in preparation for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games. Scheduled for 24 July to 8 August 2026, the Games will take place in Santo Domingo, with additional venues in the central provinces of Santiago and Monse\u00f1or Nouel, the northern province of Puerto Plata, and the eastern provinces of La Romana and La Altagracia (Punta Cana).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Diario Libre, the Abinader administration is allocating over RD$3.79 billion to modernize and construct sports facilities throughout Santo Domingo. The opening ceremony will be held at the F\u00e9lix S\u00e1nchez Olympic Stadium in the capital city. Most of the 40 sports included in the Games will be hosted at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center and Parque del Este, both located in Greater Santo Domingo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to upgrades in the capital, significant investments are being made in the eastern Santo Domingo area at Parque del Este, originally built for the 2003 Pan American Games. Events will also be held in Santiago (football and cycling), Punta Cana (golf), Monse\u00f1or Nouel (canoeing and rowing), and Cabarete, Puerto Plata (surfing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The renovations and construction projects are being overseen by the Ministry of Housing and Edifications (Mived), under the direction of Minister Carlos Bonilla. According to Jos\u00e9 P. Monegro, president of the Games Organizing Committee, Mived is currently working several months ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diario Libre reports that 15 venues are undergoing major renovations, primarily focused on two large sports complexes: the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center and Parque del Este. The Olympic Center was previously used for the 12th Central American and Caribbean Games in 1974, while Parque del Este hosted several events during the 2003 Pan American Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Olympic Center is receiving the bulk of the investment, with RD$2.86 billion allocated, while Parque del Este is set to receive RD$930 million. These figures were obtained by Diario Libre through the Office of Free Access to Information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the various renovations, only one facility will be built from scratch: the Taekwondo Pavilion at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center. This new, state-of-the-art venue will span 4,288.94 square meters and include a warm-up area and three competition zones, each with its own tatami mats. During the Games, it will host all contact sports, and afterward, it will function as a dedicated taekwondo facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The largest single investment among the renovations is directed at the Juan Pablo Duarte Aquatics Center, which will host swimming competitions. This facility is receiving RD$785 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government officially delivered the archery range at Parque del Este on 15 June 2025 and on 1 July, the renovated Fencing Pavilio at the JPD Olympic Center, in ceremonies led by Vice President Raquel Pe\u00f1a, Housing Minister Carlos Bonilla and Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initial estimated budget for hosting the Games, when Santo Domingo secured the bid on 24 November 2021, was US$185 million (approximately RD$10.9 billion). This estimate may fluctuate due to changing prices and unforeseen renovation needs, such as a potential upgrade to the air conditioning system at the Ricardo Arias National Volleyball Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diario Libre notes that the 15 projects managed by Mived do not include all ongoing work at the Olympic Center and Parque del Este. Facilities such as the velodrome, fencing pavilion, and outdoor tennis courts are being renovated outside of Mived\u2019s direct oversight. Similarly, in the \u201ceastern zone\u201d sports complex, work is being carried out on the shooting pavilion and the main football field. The field hockey stadium had already been refurbished for the 2023 San Salvador Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renovations are also underway at the Palacio de los Deportes and F\u00e9lix S\u00e1nchez Olympic Stadium, but these are being financed by a division of the government bank Banreservas and are not included in the official Games budget. The Olympic Stadium, for example, was recently renovated for the U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup at a cost of RD$1 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report from Diario Libre does not mention the investment in the skating venue known as Malecon Deportivo, being built on the site of the former Colegio Maharishi. This facility is part of the Paseo Mar\u00edtimo project on the capital\u2019s Malec\u00f3n and is co-funded by the central government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 Games website lists the following venues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

East:
\u2022 Open Water \u2013 Santo Domingo and Juan Dolio beaches
\u2022 Water Ski \u2013 Santo Domingo Yacht Club (Boca Chica)
\u2022 Golf \u2013 Los Corales Golf Course (Punta Cana)
\u2022 Sailing \u2013 Santo Domingo Yacht Club (Boca Chica)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North (Bonao, Santiago, Puerto Plata):
\u2022 Canoeing \u2013 Centro de Remo y Canotaje Presa de Rinc\u00f3n (Monse\u00f1or Nouel)
\u2022 Rowing \u2013 Centro de Remo y Canotaje Presa de Rinc\u00f3n (Monse\u00f1or Nouel)
\u2022 Surfing \u2013 Cabarete Beach (Puerto Plata)
\u2022 Cycling MTB \u2013 Santiago (La Barranquita)
\u2022 Football \u2013 Estadio Cibao FC (Santiago)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metropolitan Area (Santo Domingo):
\u2022 Athletics Marathon & Race Walking \u2013 Mirador del Sur Park or the Malec\u00f3n
\u2022 3×3 Basketball \u2013 Eugenio Mar\u00eda de Hostos Park
\u2022 Baseball \u2013 Quisqueya Ball Park
\u2022 Bowling \u2013 Plaza Bolera
\u2022 Road Cycling \u2013 Mirador del Sur Park
\u2022 Equestrian Sports \u2013 Palmarejo Equestrian Center
\u2022 Netball & Artistic Skating \u2013 Club Mauricio B\u00e1ez
\u2022 Speed Skating \u2013 Malecon Deportivo
\u2022 Skateboarding \u2013 Cristo Park
\u2022 Squash \u2013 Body Shop Club
\u2022 Shooting \u2013 El Hig\u00fcero Shooting Facility
\u2022 Shotgun Shooting \u2013 16 de Agosto Military Camp
\u2022 Triathlon \u2013 San Souci
\u2022 Beach Volleyball \u2013 Fray Ant\u00f3n de Montesinos Monument (Malec\u00f3n)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parque del Este (Greater Santo Domingo \u2013 East):
\u2022 Badminton \u2013 Table Tennis Pavilion
\u2022 Handball \u2013 Handball Pavilion
\u2022 Gymnastics \u2013 Gymnastics Pavilion
\u2022 Weightlifting \u2013 Weightlifting Pavilion
\u2022 Hockey \u2013 Hockey on Grass Stadium
\u2022 Road Skating \u2013 Road Skating Venue
\u2022 Rugby \u2013 Football Stadium
\u2022 Tennis \u2013 Tennis Center
\u2022 Table Tennis \u2013 Table Tennis Pavilion
\u2022 Archery \u2013 Archery Field<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center (National District):
\u2022 Opening and Closing Ceremonies \u2013 F\u00e9lix S\u00e1nchez Olympic Stadium
\u2022 Water Sports (Swimming, Water Ballet, Diving, Polo) \u2013 Aquatics Center
\u2022 Chess \u2013 Chess Federation Pavilion
\u2022 Athletics \u2013 F\u00e9lix S\u00e1nchez Olympic Stadium
\u2022 Basketball & E-Sports \u2013 Palacio de los Deportes
\u2022 Boxing \u2013 Combat Pavilion No. 2
\u2022 Cycling BMX Racing \u2013 Bicicross Course
\u2022 Cycling Track \u2013 Velodrome
\u2022 Fencing \u2013 Fencing Pavilion
\u2022 Judo, Karate, Wrestling \u2013 Combat Pavilion No. 1
\u2022 Modern Pentathlon \u2013 Military Venue or JPD Olympic Center
\u2022 Racquetball \u2013 Racquetball Pavilion
\u2022 Softball \u2013 JPD Baseball Stadium
\u2022 Taekwondo \u2013 Combat Pavilion No. 2
\u2022 Volleyball \u2013 Ricardo Arias Volleyball Palace<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DR1 News <\/a>
2026 Games <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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