NewzDuring the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo on Thursday, August 6, 2026, the Dominican Republic delegation secured multiple gold and silver medals across various track and field and martial arts events. Liranyi Alonso claimed gold in the women's 200-meter dash with a time of 23.07 seconds, while the men's 4x100-meter relay team, consisting of Franquelo Pérez, Yohandris Andújar, Melbin Marcelino, and Yancarlos Martínez, also took gold with a time of 37.9 seconds. Additionally, Alexander Ogando earned a silver medal in the men's 200-meter race, and karate athlete Thalía Terrero secured gold in the -55kg kumite category after defeating Cuba's Baurelys Torres 10-3.
As of the start of the day's competition, the Dominican Republic had accumulated 98 medals. The state has committed at least 90.6 million pesos in financial incentives for the athletes participating in these games.
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