Natacha Peña receives Marcia Facundo Prize for sports journalism

Sports journalist Natacha Peña has been awarded the Marcia Facundo Prize at the 2026 Excellence in Sports Journalism, Chroniclers, and Athletes gala. The event was organized by the Asociación de Cronistas Deportivos de Santo Domingo (ACDSD) and held at the Barceló hotel.

Peña, who has worked as a reporter for the Gigantes del Cibao, noted that this is the first professional award of her career. She described the recognition as a confirmation of her discipline and effort. The ceremony also highlighted the increasing presence of women in Dominican sports journalism.