# Dominican Republic sports federation development programs

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-sports-federation-development-programs
> Updated: 2026-11-03T18:27:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 3.

Various sports federations in the Dominican Republic have announced initiatives to identify and develop athletic talent. The Dominican Karate Federation (FEDOKARATE) previously scheduled the ‘Nido de Talentos’ Grand Final to help form future national teams. Following the Fifth National Championship of Regional Cup Results in Santo Domingo, FEDOKARATE has identified 108 athletes to join the ‘Nido de Talentos’ (Talent Nest) program.

FEDOKARATE President José Luis Ramírez stated that these athletes will undergo technical preparation and monitoring to enhance their competitive abilities for international competition. The federation aims to have these talents participating in international championships by 2027 as part of a long-term development strategy. The selection event was attended by Franklin de la Mota, the Vice Minister of Sports.

In addition, the Dominican Boxing Federation (FEDOBOXA) announced elite and youth national tournaments to be held in Monte Plata province. Meanwhile, the Dominican Taekwondo Federation launched programs for scouting cadet and youth categories, alongside a development initiative intended to establish new schools and clubs across all provinces to promote social impact.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Dominican Karate Federation identifies 108 athletes for talent program

The Dominican Karate Federation identified 108 athletes for its “Nido de Talentos” program to prepare them for international competition by 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-karate-federation-identifies-108-athletes-for-talent-program

### 2026-11-03: Dominican sports federations announce new development programs

Dominican boxing and taekwondo federations have announced new national tournaments and talent development programs to strengthen their respective sports.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-sports-federations-announce-new-development-programs

### 2026-10-27: Dominican Karate Federation announces Nido de Talentos Grand Final

The Dominican Karate Federation will host the ‘Nido de Talentos’ Grand Final, featuring 305 athletes to identify future Olympic talent.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-karate-federation-announces-nido-de-talentos-grand-final

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Cite as: Dominican Republic sports federation development programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-sports-federation-development-programs