The Dominican Republic capitalized on the "host effect" and increased its medal haul by 35%.

The Dominican Republic achieved a 35 percent increase in its medal count during the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games, successfully leveraging the "host effect" phenomenon recognized by the International Olympic Committee. This performance followed high marks for the country's hosting capabilities, including the quality of facilities, logistics, and overall event organization.

Beyond the administrative success of the games, local athletes demonstrated a significant competitive improvement. The results validate the sports theory that host nations often see a marked rise in athletic performance when competing on home soil.