The judo delegation of the Dominican Republic’s National Police secured four gold medals and two silvers at the fourth edition of the World Police Games, taking the top spot in the discipline’s standings in Santo Domingo.
Gold Medals Secured at the Centro Olímpico Pavilion
Competition at the Centro Olímpico’s judo pavilion saw four competitors from the National Police claim top honors in their respective brackets. Esmeralda Damiano, Emelyn Bautista, Heriberto de Aza, and Ahimelec Ventura earned the gold medals for the institution.
Adding to the podium count, Ángela Aguasanta and Dayrelis Taveras captured silver medals for the squad. Major General Ernesto Rafael Rodríguez García general of the National Police, attended the medal ceremonies alongside General Esteban Figuereo García, the sub-director general who also heads the tournament’s organizing committee.
Opening Ceremony Draws National Leadership
The tournament opened with an international-scale ceremony at the Palacio del Voleibol Ricardo Gioriber Arias, an event praised by Dominican Judo Federation Gilberto García. President Luis Abinader attended the opening program, where federation leadership acknowledged the National Police director’s backing of athletic programs within the force.
“This is a festival that brings together the police forces of the world through sports,” Major General Rodríguez García said during the event, emphasizing that the multi-sport competition strengthens international friendships among participating countries.
Schedule for Remaining Judo Competition
General Jacobo Mateo Moquete, the sports director for the National Police, announced that competition at the venue continues with another seven gold medals remaining in contention. Additional events across the 2026 World Police Games schedule include practical shooting at the police school in Hatillo, San Cristóbal, 3-x-3 basketball at the San Carlos club, and swimming events at the Centro Olímpico aquatic center.
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