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IV World Police Games torch relay in Dominican Republic

Overview

The Dominican National Police is conducting a national torch relay to promote integration and sportsmanship ahead of the IV World Police Games, scheduled for October 26–30, 2026. Organized by the International Police Sports Union (USIP), the relay has moved through the Southeast, Northeast, South, and La Altagracia regions.

In Santiago de los Caballeros, former baseball player Winston ‘Chilote’ Llenas participated in the relay at the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration, passing the flame to Corporal Geisha Morán Acosta. The tour has since moved through the Northwest and Puerto Plata regions, with planned stops in Nagua and Santo Domingo. The upcoming games will be hosted in Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal, and Punta Cana, with 31 countries confirmed to participate.

Entities

San Cristóbal · IV World Police Games · Melvin Batista · Punta Cana · International Police Sports Union

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Winston Llenas receives torch for IV World Police Games in Santiago

    Former baseball player Winston “Chilote” Llenas joined the torch relay for the IV World Police Games in Santiago, Dominican Republic, promoting community ties through sports.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Dominican Republic hosts torch relay for IV World Police Games

    The torch for the IV World Police Games is traveling through various regions of the Dominican Republic as part of a national relay ahead of the 2026 international competition.

Sources

elaviador.do · elgraficodelsur.com · sanjuanpordentro.net · surinformard.com.do · valledelcibao.com · vigilanteinformativo.com