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Santo Domingo 2026: Nations announce athlete rewards

Following the conclusion of the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, several nations have announced significant financial rewards and support programs for their medalists.

In the Dominican Republic, the government is allocating over RD$75 million in incentives for athletes, teams, and federations. President Luis Abinader announced that all medalists will be incorporated into the High-Performance Athlete Support Program (PARNI) starting in 2027, with plans to double the program's funding to improve athlete conditions.

Mexico achieved a historic performance, securing 407 medals and becoming the regional three-time champion. In response, President Claudia Sheinbaum and Conade director Rommel Pacheco announced that, starting in January 2027, all Mexican medalists will receive economic stimuli for every medal won, rather than just the highest-ranking one. Additionally, scholarships for Mexican athletes will be increased.

Venezuela also reported a strong showing with 216 medals, including 49 golds, securing 12 qualifying spots for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games. Venezuelan authorities also expressed interest in hosting the 2030 Central American and Caribbean Games.

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Brenda Castillo · CONADE · Claudia Sheinbaum · Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo · Comisión Nacional de Cultura Física y Deporte · Dominican Republic · Dominican Republic Government · Kelvin Cruz · Liranyi Alonso · Luis Abinader · Media Express · Mexico

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