The Dominican professional baseball franchise, the Gigantes del Cibao, announced today that the 15‑year‑old young woman from San Francisco de Macorís, Azul Amparo Taveras, will assume the role of godmother for the 2026‑2027 season. Taveras was chosen queen of the Santa Ana Patron Saint Festivities 2026, one of the most important celebrations in the municipality, and her appointment will allow her to represent the Cibao team during official ceremonies and events of the new professional baseball campaign.
The announcement was made during a press conference in which Junior Matrillé, Press and Public Relations Manager of the team, confirmed that the young woman replaces Yerileidy Reyes, who served as godmother in the previous season. “Azul Amparo Taveras will proudly carry the team’s banner in all official activities and will be a symbol of inspiration for Cibao fans”, said Matrillé.
Season start and dedication
The Gigantes del Cibao will begin their participation in the 2026‑2027 championship tomorrow, when they host the Águilas Cibaeñas at the Julián Javier stadium in San Francisco de Macorís. The official opening ceremony will start at 6:25 p.m., followed by the game scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The match will mark the start of a new season for the Cibao team, which will have a special dedication to the memory of Mr. Héctor Rizek Llabaly.
Taveras’ trajectory
Azul Amparo Taveras, a student and resident of the Ercilia Pepín sector, has been a prominent participant in academic and community activities within San Francisco de Macorís. Her selection as queen of the Santa Ana Patron Saint Festivities 2026 highlights her commitment to local culture and sport.
As the new godmother, Taveras will have the opportunity to accompany the team at official events, providing moral support to the players and fostering unity between the Cibao and its fans. The godmother figure has been a traditional element in the Dominican League, which seeks to strengthen the relationship between sport and the community.
Fans of the Gigantes del Cibao hope that the young woman’s participation will help boost enthusiasm among the youth and reinforce the sense of regional identity in the upcoming season.
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