Secretary of State for Sports Felipe Payano of Dominican Republic

They give the country a positive image and they are examples for young Dominican boys to follow," Payano said in Spanish.

Payano was formally representing Dominican Republic president Leonel Fernandez -- an avid sports fan.

going to the games could also be rewarded.

I know that Secretary Payano was a great basketball player.

I MADE A REAL PEST OF MYSELF AND SO DID JOAN GUZMAN AND I THINK SENOR PAYANO WAS GETTING TIRED OF US.

The Secretary of State of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation, Felipe Payano met with Founder, Stephen Pindar and the president of fundacion fundelisa, Onfalia Morillo, in order to ensure that all donations that are shipped into the Dominican Republic are received through proper government channels.

Sports Minister Felipe Payano said the awards will range from nearly $90,000 up to $200,000.

Sports Minister Felipe Payano said Tuesday the awards will range from nearly US$90,000 up to US$200,000.

Payano said trainers and sports officials who work with the 25 athletes going to the games could also be rewarded.

from nearly US$90,000 up to US$200,000.

athletes going to the games could also be rewarded.