The intervention covered a total of 4,564 square meters and involved an investment of approximately RD 182 million
SANTO DOMINGO.- The Ministry of Housing and Buildings (Mivhed) delivered the renovated karate pavilion of the Félix Sánchez Olympic Center, as part of the work to adapt sports infrastructure for the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026.
The venue has a capacity of 2,226 seats and was equipped with 1,500 lux lighting in the competition area, as well as security systems, fire detection and public address systems, meeting the standards required for high-level events, according to a press release from the Presidency of the Republic.
During the handover ceremony, Minister Ito Bisonó stated that the works aim to strengthen the development of national sport and improve the conditions in which athletes train and compete.
“Here, it’s not just about training anymore, it’s about competing with the world, and that changes everything. It changes the way they prepare, it changes the confidence with which they enter a competition, and it also changes the way the country supports them,” the official said.
He emphasized that, “when an athlete enters a space like this, they feel that their effort is worthwhile. They feel that their discipline has support. And that also translates into results.”.
For his part, the Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, pointed out that this pavilion is part of a series of recent deliveries of sports facilities, intended to guarantee adequate conditions for the preparation and participation of athletes.
Likewise, the president of the Organizing Committee of the Central American and Caribbean Games, José P. Monegro, indicated that this edition will have a wide participation of athletes and disciplines.
Features of the karate pavilion
The pavilion incorporates complementary areas such as changing rooms for ladies and gentlemen, accessible bathrooms, a cafeteria and parking spaces, in addition to an optimized electrical system that improves the operability of the venue.
Additionally, waterproofing work was carried out, maintenance of the metal structure and the installation of an aluzinc roof with thermal insulation, along with improvements in ventilation and general painting, with the aim of improving the conditions of use and durability of the infrastructure.
The design and adaptation of the facilities comply with international high-performance standards, which will allow it to host both official competitions and specialized training.
The press document details that the intervention covered a total of 4,564 square meters and had an investment of about RD 182 million, aimed at guaranteeing conditions for the preparation of athletes and the holding of official competitions.
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