# 2026 University Sports Games in Dominican Republic > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-university-sports-games-in-dominican-republic > Updated: 2026-10-04T05:46:23.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. The 2026 University Sports Games have officially commenced in the Dominican Republic. The event features more than 2,300 athletes representing 23 different universities competing in 16 disciplines, including athletics, basketball, baseball, swimming, and volleyball. The opening ceremony was led by Vice President Raquel Peña and Minister of Sports and Recreation Kelvin Cruz at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center. Minister Cruz noted a significant increase in participation, while Vice President Peña emphasized the importance of balancing athletic pursuits with academic studies to ensure “integral personal development.” In a related development, sports leader Alberto Rodríguez has launched a national sports structure intended to support the presidential project of David Collado. This movement seeks to integrate athletes, coaches, and officials to unify the sector and advocate for the modernization and improved resource allocation for sports associations and federations throughout the country’s provinces and municipalities. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: Dominican Republic launches University Sports Games and new sports movement The Dominican Republic has launched the 2026 University Sports Games with 2,300 athletes and introduced a new national sports movement led by Alberto Rodríguez to support David Collado. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-inaugurates-2026-university-sports-games ### 2026-09-22: Costa Rican universities prepare for JUNCOS 2026 sports games The 25th Costa Rican University Games (JUNCOS) will feature 1,586 student-athletes from 17 institutions in October 2026. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rican-universities-prepare-for-juncos-2026-sports-games --- Cite as: 2026 University Sports Games in Dominican Republic. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-university-sports-games-in-dominican-republic