Great emotions at the XIII ceremonial of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame

After singing the National Anthem and the Hall of Fame Anthem, Deacon Elías Camino offered an invocation that inspired reflection. Afterwards, the Standing Committee of the Hall took its place on the main podium, marking the formal start of the ceremony.

Heidi Despradel, member of the committee, paid tribute to the Paralympic athletes who participated in the Olympic Games in Paris, France, highlighting their example of improvement. Dr. Norberto Puello, president of the Hall of Fame, welcomed those present and reaffirmed that the inductions were carried out with transparency, recognizing the merits of those honored.

Among the distinguished guests were sports immortals, businessmen and leaders, while the honorary president, Carlino González, and the immortal Julio Mon Nadal, to whom this ceremony was dedicated, received special mentions.

The event had the support of Distribuidora Corripio, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, and Obinsa. Within the framework of the event, recognitions were given to prominent athletes and entities: Dr. Emilio Antonio Jiménez Laucet, Leo Alejandro Marion-Landais Ciriaco, Rhino Richiez and the Little Titans Taekwondo Academy of Hato Mayor, for their contribution to martial arts.

The Exalted: A Legacy of Dedication

1. Sunday Asencio (Judo): Accompanied by his father, he thanked God, his family and the Judo Federation for his personal and professional training.
2. Juan Carlos Jacinto (Judo): Three-time Olympic athlete, he expressed his gratitude to the Naco Club, the Judo Federation and his armed institution.
3. Robert Gomez (Judo): With emotional words, he thanked his team, coaches and former teammates from Bayaguana.
4. Alex Fernández (Jujutsu): He highlighted his 37 years in the sport and called on young people to maintain discipline and dedication.
5. Elvis Antonio Polanco y Victor Liriano (Karate): Both recognized the work of the Permanent Committee in their exaltations.
6. Elvis Soriano (Kung Fu): Representative of the Army of the Republic, thanked his coaches and highlighted their achievements in the Military Games.
7. Elias Camaño (Kung Fu): He expressed his gratitude to God and those who supported him in his sports and coaching career.
8. Nasiris Perez (Kung Fu): Accompanied by Evelin Sánchez, she thanked him for his recognition.
9. Yina Maria Ruiz (Taekwondo): Gold medalist at the 2003 Santo Domingo Pan American Games, closed the event by thanking on behalf of all those exalted.