Dominican Sports Ministry intervenes in Vista del Valle field dispute

The Vice Minister of Recreation and Physical Activity, Karilyn Chabebe, has intervened to resolve a dispute over the use of a sports field in the Vista del Valle sector of San Francisco de Macorís. The conflict involves the Johnny Almonte League and the Las Angelitas del Valle women's softball academy.

Johnny Almonte, representing the Johnny Almonte League, stated he has trained children at the facilities for approximately 20 years and denied allegations that he prevents girls from using the field. He maintained that the women's academy is permitted to practice on the main diamond starting at 5:30 PM.

Gaby López, a representative for Las Angelitas del Valle, disputed this claim, stating that the girls have faced difficulties conducting practices despite using the field for three years. She requested permission to begin training on the main field at 5:00 PM. To resolve the matter, Chabebe proposed establishing specific schedules or distributing training days between the two organizations to ensure both groups can practice.