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02-12-2007, 05:00 PM
The Sports Writers Association (ACD) has published its list of the best athletes in the Dominican Republic. World Boxing champion Joan Guzman was honored with the Athlete of the Year title, in an event that is sponsored by the Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana, the Presidente Beer producers. Guzman is the world champion in the 122lb. division, after 27 undefeated victories. He received a RD$100,000 award.
Other athletes of the year in their sport for 2006 are:
Chess: Lisandra Munoz, Mercedes de la Cruz; Track and Field: Arismendy Peguero, Juana Arrendel; Car Racing: Luis Rafael Mendez; Basketball: Ivan Almonte, Andreina Paniagua; Badminton: Hector Pena, Fiordaliza de Oleo; Handball: Felix Romero, Judith Granado; Amateur Baseball: Rafael Cruz; Professional Baseball: Albert Pujols; Winter Professional Baseball: Mendy Lopez; Bowling: Rolando Sebelen Jr, Aumi Guerra; Professional Boxing: Joan Guzman, Yajaira Hernandez; Amateur Boxing: Juan Carlos Payano; Cycling: Augusto Sanchez, Rosaura Carrasco; Equestrian: Luis Orizondo, Daniela Cordero; Fencing: Rafael Western, Maybelline Johnson; Soccer: Jonathan Fana, Leonela Mojica; Gymnastics: Jesus Vidal, Yamile Pena; Golf: Juan Campusano, Gabriela Canals; Horse Racing: Inoel Beato; Hockey: Elvis Rafael Guzman; Judo: Robert Gomez, Maria Garcia; Karate: Alberto Mancebo, Maria Dimitrova; Go-Karting: Angelicke Clase; Weightlifting: Carlos Holguin, Yudelkis Contreras; Wrestling: Jose Arias, Macieli Jimenez; Motor Racing: Franklin Dominguez; Motocross: Melvin Jaquez; Pentathlon: Jesus Abreu; Racquetball: Simon Perdomo, Claudine Garcia; Rowing: Porfirio Oviedo; Softball: Manuel Cueto, Yovanny Nunez; Tae kwon do: Gabriel Mercedes, Nancy Urraca; Tennis: Johnson Garcia, Franchesca Segarelli; Table Tennis: Luis Lin Ju, Nieve Xue; Skeet: Elvis Rodgers; Archery: Paris Goico Jr., Ludys Tejada; Triathlon: Jean Carlos Jimenez, Pier Angely Banks; Sailing: Raul Aguayo; Volleyball: Elvis Contreras, Annerys Vargas. Coach of the Year: Miguel Beato Cruz. Special recognitions went to Marcos Diaz and Paris Goico Jr.
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Other athletes of the year in their sport for 2006 are:
Chess: Lisandra Munoz, Mercedes de la Cruz; Track and Field: Arismendy Peguero, Juana Arrendel; Car Racing: Luis Rafael Mendez; Basketball: Ivan Almonte, Andreina Paniagua; Badminton: Hector Pena, Fiordaliza de Oleo; Handball: Felix Romero, Judith Granado; Amateur Baseball: Rafael Cruz; Professional Baseball: Albert Pujols; Winter Professional Baseball: Mendy Lopez; Bowling: Rolando Sebelen Jr, Aumi Guerra; Professional Boxing: Joan Guzman, Yajaira Hernandez; Amateur Boxing: Juan Carlos Payano; Cycling: Augusto Sanchez, Rosaura Carrasco; Equestrian: Luis Orizondo, Daniela Cordero; Fencing: Rafael Western, Maybelline Johnson; Soccer: Jonathan Fana, Leonela Mojica; Gymnastics: Jesus Vidal, Yamile Pena; Golf: Juan Campusano, Gabriela Canals; Horse Racing: Inoel Beato; Hockey: Elvis Rafael Guzman; Judo: Robert Gomez, Maria Garcia; Karate: Alberto Mancebo, Maria Dimitrova; Go-Karting: Angelicke Clase; Weightlifting: Carlos Holguin, Yudelkis Contreras; Wrestling: Jose Arias, Macieli Jimenez; Motor Racing: Franklin Dominguez; Motocross: Melvin Jaquez; Pentathlon: Jesus Abreu; Racquetball: Simon Perdomo, Claudine Garcia; Rowing: Porfirio Oviedo; Softball: Manuel Cueto, Yovanny Nunez; Tae kwon do: Gabriel Mercedes, Nancy Urraca; Tennis: Johnson Garcia, Franchesca Segarelli; Table Tennis: Luis Lin Ju, Nieve Xue; Skeet: Elvis Rodgers; Archery: Paris Goico Jr., Ludys Tejada; Triathlon: Jean Carlos Jimenez, Pier Angely Banks; Sailing: Raul Aguayo; Volleyball: Elvis Contreras, Annerys Vargas. Coach of the Year: Miguel Beato Cruz. Special recognitions went to Marcos Diaz and Paris Goico Jr.
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