The strong ties between the Major Leagues and the Dominican Government were evident yesterday morning, with the presence of the president Luis Abinader at the opening ceremony of the baseball academy Arizona Diamondbacks.
The activity began with the arrival of the head of state, who was in charge of cutting the ribbon along with Derrick Hallpresident and CEO of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Subsequently, the anthems of the Dominican Republic and the United States were sung. The father Caesar Geronimo He blessed the academy.
Immediately, Kelvin CruzMinister of Sports, thanked the executives of the Arizona Diamondbacks organization for trusting in the environment of tranquility, peace and trust that the Government of President Luis Abinader has generated.
The construction of the academy involved an investment of close to 20 million dollars.
President and CEO Derrick Hall then thanked President Abinader for being present at such a significant moment for the Arizona academy.
How does the involvement of the Dominican government, exemplified by President Abinader’s presence, enhance the development of young baseball talent in the Dominican Republic through initiatives like the Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Academy?
World-Today-News Interview: Understanding the Strong Ties Between the MLB and Dominican Government through the Lens of the Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Academy Opening Ceremony
Theme 1: The Significance of the President’s Presence at the Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Academy Opening Ceremony
Guest 1: Derrick Hall, President and CEO of the Arizona Diamondbacks
Guest 2: Kelvin Cruz, Dominican Republic Minister of Sports
World-Today-News: Good afternoon everyone. Today we have a special discussion focusing on the opening ceremony of the Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Academy in the Dominican Republic and the strong ties between Major League Baseball and the Dominican government. We are honored to have with us Mr. Derrick Hall, President and CEO of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Mr. Kelvin Cruz, the Dominican Republic Minister of Sports. Let’s dive right in.
Derrick, as President of the Arizona Diamondbacks, what does it mean for the organization to have the president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, attend the opening ceremony of your baseball academy?
Derrick Hall: It was a great honor to have President Abinader present at the opening ceremony of our academy. His presence underscores the importance of the strong relationship between the MLB and the Dominican government, which has been key to the development and success of many baseball players in the Dominican Republic. The opportunity to work together in creating more opportunities for young athletes through this academy is something we take very seriously, and we are grateful for the support we receive from the government in making this possible.
Kelvin, as the Dominican Republic Minister of Sports, how does the partnership between the government and the MLB benefit Dominican baseball?
Kelvin Cruz: The partnership between the Dominican government and MLB is essential for the growth and development of baseball in our country. We are proud to have President Abinader supporting such initiatives, which demonstrate the government’s commitment to providing opportunities for our young athletes. The Arizona Diamondbacks baseball academy is just one example of how this partnership can lead to improving facilities and resources for the rising stars of Dominican baseball.
