The XXV Central American and Caribbean Games officially commenced on Friday, July 24, with an opening ceremony held at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. During the event, President Luis Abinader formally declared the games open, marking the beginning of a competition that will run through August 8. The ceremony featured a parade of athletes representing 37 participating nations.
The event served as a celebration of the competition's centennial, honoring its status as the oldest regional sporting event in the world. The opening program highlighted the host nation's culture through music, dance, and a technological display that included a choreographed performance by over a thousand drones. The ceremony concluded with a tribute to Dominican athlete Félix Sánchez, a double Olympic and world champion, who was given the honor of lighting the event's cauldron.
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