Luis Mejía Oviedo to be inducted into Dominican Sports Hall of Fame

Luis Mejía Oviedo has been selected for induction into the Dominican Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his 48-year career in sports administration. He will be honored in the category of promoter for his extensive contributions to both national and international sports.

Mejía, a former president of the Dominican Olympic Committee (COD) and current head of Centro Caribe Sports, has held numerous high-level positions. His career includes serving as Secretary General of the COD from 1990 to 2002, Vice President from 2002 to 2004, and President from 2004 to 2021. He was admitted to the International Olympic Committee in 2017 and currently serves as Vice President of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).

The induction ceremony is scheduled for November 15, marking the 60th anniversary of the Hall of Fame. This special ceremony will include a larger-than-usual number of inductees, including several former professional athletes and sports promoters.