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. 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 athletic results, the nation received positive evaluations for the event's organization, logistics, and the quality of the sports facilities provided for the games.