Less than 100 days out from the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, the Dominican Republic has marked a major milestone in its preparation push with the official opening of the fully upgraded Gymnastics Pavilion at Santo Domingo’s Parque del Este. The inauguration ceremony was led by the country’s Vice President Raquel Peña and Housing Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó, capping off a comprehensive renovation project that transforms the venue into a modern, elite-level sporting space.
Speaking at the event, government and sports leaders emphasized that the renovation wrapped up on schedule, and the facility now meets every international technical standard required to host elite regional competition. Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz confirmed that all preparation work for the 2026 games remains on track, with the newly finished pavilion checking every box on the organizing committee’s requirements. José P. Monegro, president of the games’ Organizing Committee, called the upgraded pavilion one of the most cutting-edge gymnastics venues across the entire Central American and Caribbean region.
The renovation project received an investment of more than 260 million Dominican pesos, which went toward a series of critical upgrades. The expanded layout now includes larger dedicated competition zones and separate warm-up areas, upgraded spectator seating that can accommodate more than 3,600 attendees, modern visitor amenities, and state-of-the-art technology systems to support events and athlete training.
Beyond the 2026 games, government officials stressed that the renovated pavilion is designed to leave a lasting positive impact on the Dominican Republic. Long after the closing ceremony of the regional event, the venue will serve as a permanent hub for domestic sports development and youth athlete training across the country.