Sport in the Dominican Republic Sport in the Dominican Republic Sports are a central part of the culture of the Dominican Republic, and have been practiced in the whole territory since the native inhabitants were living in the island. Sports play a key role in the culture and makeup of Dominican Republic society. Baseball is the most popular sport on the island and Major League Baseball has been recruiting players from the Dominican Republic since the 1960s. Association football is the second sport of the country. Baseball is the most popular sport in the Dominican Republic today. After the United States, the Dominican Republic has
Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities The Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities (previously the Minister of State (Sport)) is a Government of Canada cabinet minister responsible for Sport Canada, who reports to the Minister of Canadian Heritage. The current minister is Kirsty Duncan. The specific name of the ministerial designation has changed many times since the position was introduced in 1961. The title "Secretary of State (Sport)" was introduced in January 2007, when Guergis was appointed to the position. The title was changed again during Lunn's term to "Minister of State (Sport)". In 2015, the title was