Club Bameso will celebrate its 60th anniversary across November and December with a full program of sporting, cultural, and community events in Santo Domingo, El Nacional reported.
Founded on November 12, 1966, the club has grown into a cornerstone of Dominican athletics and social integration. Over six decades, the institution has captured 27 district volleyball titles and three superior basketball championships while representing the country internationally.
“This anniversary is a homage to our history and to all the people who have made Bameso a benchmark of sport and community,” José Alberto Castro, president of Bameso, told El Nacional. “We want each activity to be an opportunity to unite, give thanks, and celebrate together.”
Today, the club offers training in basketball, volleyball, table tennis, taekwondo, karate, and judo. Beyond competitive sports, Bameso hosts classes in theater, music, painting, and other performing arts to foster the development of children, youths, and adults in the neighborhood.
The milestone highlights the organization’s rise as a nursery for elite Dominican athletes and sports leaders. Its footprint extends across domestic competitions and the national Olympic pyramid.
The celebrations begin on November 12 with a Thanksgiving Eucharist at María Auxiliadora Church at 6:30 p.m., according to El Nacional. A formal celebration dinner follows on November 14 to honor members, collaborators, and authorities.
Competitive action opens on November 17 with the Beato Miguel Cruz “Miguelo” Volleyball Open. The tournament features more than 20 teams and 1,000,000 Dominican pesos in prizes, dedicated to sports immortal Pascual Díaz and former player Ana Crisostomo, El Nacional reported.
The club shifts focus to education on November 24 by hosting mathematics Olympics on its premises to encourage logical thinking among students. A community integration event with INEFI follows on November 29, offering recreational and sports activities for all ages.
Youth basketball takes center stage on December 5 with a minibasketball invitational featuring 16 invited teams. Festivities conclude on December 13 with the Sal Navidad gathering at the intersection of Juana Saltitopa and Concepción Bona streets, bringing members together for music and holiday spirit.
