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

The Dominican Republic achieved a 35% increase in its medal count during the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games. This performance aligns with the International Olympic Committee's 'host effect' theory, which suggests that athletes often perform better when competing in their home country.

Beyond the competitive results, the country received high marks for the event's organization, logistics, and the quality of its sporting facilities. The success highlights both the operational capacity of the host nation and the tangible athletic benefits derived from hosting the international multi-sport event.