Santo Domingo 2026 closes with a country in celebration: the Games balance

The Dominican capital lived two weeks that will remain in memory. The Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games closed with the Dominican Republic in fifth place in the overall medal table, with 150 medals: 46 gold, 37 silver and 67 bronze, its best historical performance in the event.

A transformation in record time

The Games left more than medals: remodeled sports venues, road improvements and a city that showed the world first-level organizational capacity. The stadiums and pavilions prepared for the event remain as a legacy for national sport.

The social impact

Thousands of volunteers, whole families in the stands and a wave of national pride marked the event. The Dominican delegation gave a lesson in competitiveness: fifth place was defended until the last day against regional powers like Venezuela, Cuba and Puerto Rico.

The key figure

150 medals and a country in celebration. The balance of Games that demonstrated the DR’s organizational capacity and sporting talent.