Nine New Immortals Inducted into Santiago Sports Hall of Fame This Saturday
Santiago Sports Hall of Fame to enshrine Nine New Members
SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS, Dominican Republic – The Santiago Sports Hall of Fame will induct nine new members during its ninth annual ceremony. The event is scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. at the theater of the Pontifical Catholic University mother and Teacher (PUCMM).
The ceremony will honor athletes who have brought glory to the Dominican Republic through their achievements both at home and abroad.
2025 Inductees
According to the Permanent Committee of the Hall of Fame of the Sports of Santiago, the 2025 inductees are:
- Guadalupe “Upe” Álvarez (Setotbol)
- César “Patico” Polanco (Boxing)
- Fernando Arturo Fermín (Softball)
- Eladio “Yayo” Almonte (Basketball)
- Héctor Camacho (Baseball)
- Kenzo Yamamoto (Judo)
- cristóbal tavárez (Propeller)
- Rafael Grullón (Propeller)
- Guillermo Cabrera (Swimming)
Previous Inductees
The santiago sports Hall of Fame also recognizes individuals who have been previously inducted:
- Luís Felipe López (Basketball), 2016
- Luís Polonia (Baseball), 2016
- pedro Felipe Gómez (Softball), 2019
- Brígida Pérez (Table Tennis), 2023
- Fernando Fernández (Baseball), 2024
- Víctor Estrella (Tennis), 2024
Héctor de Padua, president of the Hall of Fame of the Sports of Santiago, stated that the ceremony has been meticulously planned to reflect the solemnity and history of the occasion.
Sports leaders, along with civil, military, and police authorities, are among those invited to attend the event.
Hear is the Q&A article:
Santiago Sports Hall of Fame: Honoring Dominican Republic Athletes
What is the Santiago Sports Hall of Fame?
The Santiago Sports Hall of Fame is an association in the Dominican Republic that recognizes and honors athletes who have achieved excellence in sports, both domestically and internationally. it celebrates thier contributions and the glory they’ve brought to the Dominican Republic.
When and where is the 9th annual ceremony taking place?
The ninth annual ceremony is scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. at the theater of the Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher (PUCMM) in Santiago de los Caballeros.
who are the 2025 inductees into the Hall of Fame?
The 2025 inductees, as announced by the Permanent Commitee of the hall of Fame of the sports of Santiago, are:
Guadalupe “Upe” Álvarez (Setotbol)
César “Patico” Polanco (Boxing)
Fernando Arturo Fermín (Softball)
Eladio “Yayo” Almonte (Basketball)
Héctor Camacho (Baseball)
Kenzo Yamamoto (Judo)
Cristóbal Tavárez (Propeller)
Rafael Grullón (Propeller)
Guillermo Cabrera (Swimming)
Who are some previous inductees of the Santiago Sports Hall of Fame?
The Hall of Fame also recognizes athletes inducted in previous years. Some notable inductees include:
Luís Felipe López (Basketball), 2016
Luís Polonia (Baseball), 2016
pedro Felipe Gómez (Softball), 2019
brígida Pérez (Table Tennis), 2023
Fernando Fernández (baseball), 2024
* Víctor Estrella (tennis), 2024
Can you summarize the inductees by sport in an easy-to-read format?
Absolutely! Here’s a breakdown of the inductees, categorized by their sport:
| Sport | Name | Year Inducted |
| ————— | ————————- | ————- |
| Setotbol | Guadalupe “Upe” Álvarez | 2025 |
| Boxing | César “Patico” Polanco | 2025 |
| Softball | Fernando Arturo Fermín | 2025 |
| Softball | Pedro Felipe Gómez | 2019 |
| Basketball | Eladio “Yayo” Almonte | 2025 |
| Basketball | Luís Felipe López | 2016 |
| Baseball | Héctor Camacho | 2025 |
| Baseball | Luís Polonia | 2016 |
| Baseball | Fernando Fernández | 2024 |
| Judo | Kenzo Yamamoto | 2025 |
| Propeller | Cristóbal Tavárez | 2025 |
| Propeller | Rafael Grullón | 2025 |
| Swimming | Guillermo Cabrera | 2025 |
| Table tennis | Brígida Pérez | 2023 |
| Tennis | Víctor Estrella | 2024 |
What is the significance of this ceremony?
The ceremony honors athletes who have substantially contributed to the Dominican Republic’s sporting achievements, both at home and abroad.It’s a way to acknowledge their hard work,dedication,and the positive impact they’ve had on the nation’s image.
Who will be attending the ceremony?
The event has been planned meticulously to reflect the solemnity and history of the occasion. Sports leaders and civil,military,and police authorities are among those invited to attend.