Dominican Republic NOC News
16 October 2026 - Find here the latest news from the National Olympic Committee: events, courses, general assemblies and elections, trophies and much more.
16 October 2026 - Around 30 participants, including athletes, coaches, officials and managers from the Dominican Triathlon Federation, attended a sports administration course delivered by the NOC’s Olympic Academy. This training programme, supported by Olympic Solidarity, took place from 8 to 11 October in the municipality of Paraíso. The aim was to strengthen the participants’ skills and knowledge in various sports-related fields, through presentations on topics including strategic planning, governance, sports medicine, artificial intelligence applied to sport, and sports ethics. More details here. In addition, the NOC’s Athletes’ Commission (AC) was among four ACs from the Americas recognised for their good practices at the Panam Sports Athletes’ Forum, held in Costa Rica from 11 to 14 October. The Forum brought together representatives of the continent’s NOC ACs, along with several sports personalities from across the Americas and around the world. Info here. The NOC also expressed its best wishes to the delegation that will be taking part in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games during a special church service. Eleven young athletes will be competing in eight sports.
11 October 2026 - The NOCs of the Dominican Republic and Guatemala, together with the Autonomous Sports Confederation of Guatemala (CDAG), have signed in Guatemala an agreement to strengthen the training of sports professionals as well as the preparation of athletes and coaches in both countries. The agreement was signed by NOC President Garibaldy Bautista, his Guatemalan counterpart Gerardo Aguirre, and CDAG President Francisco Ardón. Besides promoting the Olympic spirit, the partnership aims to strengthen the ties of friendship between Dominican and Guatemalan athletes. A similar agreement was also recently concluded with the Brazilian NOC. These partnerships are designed to promote the exchange of best practices and sports development strategies for the benefit of the Dominican Republic's high-performance athletes and coaches. More info here.
04 October 2026 - The NOC Secretary General, Luis Chanlatte, issued a call to embrace the Olympic values and ideals at the launch of his new book, “El Olimpismo Dominicano: crisis, reforma y esperanza” (“The Dominican Olympic Movement: Crisis, Reform and Hope”), at the NOC’s headquarters. NOC President Garibaldy Bautista, Dominican Deputy Minister for Sport Franklin De la Mota and a number of international sports leaders were among those to welcome the book’s publication. Info at www.colimdo.org.
29 September 2026 - To ensure Dominican athletes have rapid and appropriate access to medical care before, during and after competitions, the National Health Service (SNS), the Ministry of Sports and the NOC have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening the injury prevention and medical care of Dominican athletes at both national and international level. Under this agreement, the three institutions will be able to carry out awareness-raising and prevention initiatives, coordinate medical services during sporting events, facilitate medical assessments, exchange anonymised statistical data, and promote research projects and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of services, in compliance with applicable ethical and legal standards. More info here. Furthermore, the NOC has informed us that the Dominican Handball Federation (Fedobalon) organised a mini training camp at the Parque del Este Sports Centre in Santo Domingo, aimed at young people in the under-10, under-12 and under-14 age groups. This initiative is aimed at boosting the development of handball and encouraging the emergence of new talent. Under the guidance of the technical staff of the women’s national team, the young participants were introduced to the fundamentals and basics of the game, in an environment designed to develop their sporting skills whilst sparking their interest in playing handball. More details here.
18 September 2026 - The NOC General Assembly unanimously approved both the composition of the commission that will oversee the NOC elections and the NOC programme of activities and budget for 2027. During its meeting on 16 September at the NOC headquarters, the General Assembly also ratified the date of the elections, in which the new Executive Committee will be chosen. In presenting the programme of activities for 2027, NOC President Garibaldy Bautista highlighted the IOC Session and the Dominican team’s participation in the Lima 2027 Pan American Games. More details here.
15 September 2026 - The NOC recently brought together delegates and presidents of national federations that will take part in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The meeting was led by NOC President Garibaldy Bautista, YOG Chef de Mission Dulce María Piña and NOC Technical Director Juan Febles Dalmasí. The main focus was the technical and administrative aspects linked to participating in the YOG. The Dominican delegation in Dakar will be formed of 11 athletes who will compete in eight sports. Alegría Arias. In addition, the new President of the Dominican Sports Confederation of the Armed Forces and National Police, Major General Rafael Antonio Alegría Arias, was received at the NOC headquarters by NOC President Garibaldy Bautista with a view to strengthening the links between the Olympic Movement and athletes in the army and police force. Various topics, including the close cooperation and excellent relations between the two organisations, were discussed. More details here.
31 August 2026 - During the week of 17-21 August, the NOC hosted two NOC Games Preparation Forums for the Spanish- and English-speaking NOCs. The Forums were delivered jointly by the IOC, LA28, Panam Sports and ANOC in order to equip the Chefs de Mission and NOC staff responsible for the management of Games delegations with a comprehensive update on planning, operations and key policy developments related to LA28. The delegates engaged in active discussions, exchanged experiences and explored common challenges and cooperation opportunities in Games preparation. The NOC Forums form part of Olympic Solidarity’s capacity-building programmes, providing a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration and professional development among NOCs. Detailed info here.
21 August 2026 - NOC President Garibaldy Bautista met Yerik Pérez, President of the Sports Tourism Association, and Huascar Jiménez, Director of the Tourism and Development Studies Centre, to talk about the role of sport as a tool for promoting tourism and development in the Dominican Republic. Their discussions highlighted the need to strengthen cooperation between the sport and tourism sectors, in order to make national and international events showcases for the country’s riches and destinations. The three organisations agreed to continue exploring joint initiatives to promote the development of sports tourism. More details here.
27 July 2026 - The leaders of the Dominican Republic’s delegation taking part in the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo 2026, from 24 July to 8 August, organised a conference aimed at strengthening the emotional and psychological preparation of the team’s athletes. Held under the theme “Navegando Hacia el Éxito de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026” (“Sailing Towards Success at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games”), the session featured Félix Payano as the guest speaker, who spoke to dozens of athletes about how to approach the challenges of competition with composure. Among the topics discussed were managing anxiety, the value of sacrifices made, the importance of commitment, a competitive mindset, and sources of motivation for winning medals.
At the NOC’s Extraordinary General Assembly held recently, the delegates present unanimously approved the audited financial report for the 2025 financial year. Chaired by NOC President Garibaldy Bautista, the meeting was attended by 37 of the 41 federations and institutions affiliated to the NOC, together with 9 of the 11 Executive Committee members. More details here.
13 July 2026 - The NOC recently inaugurated the Juan Ulises García Saleta (Wiche) Hall, a fully refurbished space dedicated to the life and legacy of this iconic figure in sport and the Olympic Movement in the Dominican Republic. The ceremony was attended by leading figures from the world of sport, public authority representatives and various guests. Designed as a place of remembrance and knowledge-sharing, this new space aims to preserve the history of Olympism in the country and to inspire current and future generations through the example of a man who remains one of the most influential figures in Dominican sporting history. More details here.
29 June 2026 - Olympic Day celebrations took place in Ciudad Juan Bosch, focusing on promoting environmental protection and Olympic values. The programme featured tree planting, a mass, the traditional Olympic Day Run and other sports events. NOC President Garibaldy Bautista, members of the NOC Executive Committee, national sports federation presidents, sports leaders, athletes and NOC staff took part in the activities. During the mass, IOC Member Luis Mejía Oviedo shared a message on the importance of the Olympic values. More info here.
27 May 2026 - José Mera, the Chef de Mission of the Dominican delegation going to the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, presented the competition schedule to the various national federations that will be taking part in the event in July and August. Over the coming weeks, meetings will be held with the technical directors of the various federations. More details here.
27 April 2026 - During a visit to Brazil, NOC President Garibaldy Bautista and his Brazilian counterpart, Marco La Porta, signed a cooperation agreement that will enable coaches, technicians and athletes from the two countries to benefit from the same structure and thereby achieve better results during the Olympic cycle. Bautista was in Brazil for the NOC’s Hall of Fame ceremony at the invitation of COB President Marco La Porta. More details here. Other agreements have been signed with the NOCs of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Spain, aimed at promoting the development of national sport through technical exchanges and athlete preparation.
23 March 2026 - The NOC’s Women and Sport Commission organised a talk on emotional health in sport, aimed at strengthening the psychological well-being of athletes, coaches and managers. Held at the NOC headquarters, the talk was delivered as part of the training and awareness programmes implemented by the Commission, which is chaired by Dulce María Piña, with the aim of promoting a healthier and more inclusive sporting environment. Topics discussed included emotion management, competitive pressure, self-esteem and mental health. More details here.
10 March 2026 - A meeting between the NOC and the Military and Police Sports Confederation was held last month with a view to strengthening inter-institutional cooperation and exploring joint initiatives to develop sport in the country. Among other things, the members of the two bodies exchanged views on training programmes and support for talented athletes. Full details here.
26 January 2026 - Ten athletes from the Dominican Republic will benefit from Olympic Solidarity scholarships to help prepare for the LA28 Olympic Games. They are: Liranyi Alonso and Anabel Medina, athletics; Yunior Alcántara, boxing; Deury Corniel, sailing; Yudelina Mejía and Dahiana Ortiz, weightlifting; Ramón Vila, table tennis; and Wilfrido de la Cruz and Madeline Rodríguez, taekwondo. The signing of the agreements by the athletes was overseen by Luis Chanlatte, Executive Director of the NOC’s Olympic Solidarity programme, and Project Manager Eva Durán. Details here.
10 January 2026 - The NOC’s Women and Sport Commission recently met with the Ciudad Juan Bosch Sports Union to strengthen their ties. During the meeting, the Commission's Chair, Dulce María Piña, and the head of the Sports Union, taekwondo practitioner Luisito Pie, met with dozens of children and young athletes from this neighbourhood in eastern Santo Domingo. The youngsters participated in various recreational activities and training sessions. More info here.