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Dominican Republic hosting 2026 World Police Games

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The Dominican Republic is ~~set to host~~ hosting the IV World Police Games from October 26 to 30, 2026. Organized by the International Police Sports Union (USIP), the event ~~will take place~~ is being held in Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal, and Punta Cana. ~~With 31 countries confirmed to participate,~~ President Luis Abinader officially inaugurated the games ~~aim to promote cooperation among~~ in Santo Domingo, marking the first time the Caribbean has hosted this international ~~law enforcement agencies.~~ competition. The ~~Dominican~~ opening ceremony took place at the Volleyball Palace of the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center. Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful and National ~~Police, led by~~ Police Director ~~General~~ Major General Ernesto Rafael Rodríguez ~~García, is managing logistical, operational,~~ García noted that the games aim to foster international cooperation and ~~security preparations.~~ the exchange of experiences between global law enforcement agencies. More than 600 police officers from 32 countries across America, Europe, Asia, and Africa are participating. The athletic program includes seven disciplines: 3x3 basketball, beach volleyball, swimming, golf, a 10-kilometer run, IPSC practical shooting, and judo. As Prior to the ~~event approaches,~~ opening, the Dominican National Police ~~has initiated~~ conducted a national torch relay to promote the ~~games~~ event and foster community engagement. ~~The relay recently arrived in Nagua, where it was received by regional police leadership.~~ As ~~of October 22,~~ the ~~country has begun receiving~~ games commenced, international ~~delegations. A total of 60 athletes, judges,~~ delegations and ~~officials have arrived~~ USIP leadership had already begun arriving via Punta Cana and Santo Domingo airports, representing nations such as Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Saudi Arabia. Indonesia sent the largest initial group with 22 members. International USIP leadership, including Brigadier General Omar Alkhayyal and Vice President Georgios Tzatzakis, have also arrived to support the event. airports.

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