President Luis Abinader officially launched the 2025 University Sports Games today, marking the return of the competition after a hiatus of over a decade. the opening ceremony, held [Date – inferred from image metadata: October 17, 2025], signals a renewed commitment to collegiate athletics and student advancement within the Dominican Republic.
The games, not held since 2015, will see participation from 23 universities across the nation. indoor athletes will receive lodging, food, and transportation throughout the competition. This revival is expected to foster a spirit of healthy competition, promote physical activity among students, and strengthen inter-university relationships.
Participating institutions include UASD, ISFODOSE, UNIBE, INTEC, O&M, PUCMM, UNPHU, LOOK, UNAPEC, ITLA, UCSD, ITSC, UTESA, UNICARIBE, UFHEC, UAPA, UNEV, UNADE, ISA, UTECO, UCNE, UCATEBA, and UCE. The event was reported by Yari Araujo.
