Justino ‘Gato Brujo’ Salinas is opening its doors again

Four years have passed since the beginning of the demolition of the stadium Justino “Gato Brujo” Salinas and yesterday it reopened its doors for a start 2024 National Youth Baseball Championship.

The stadium located in Chorrera Demolition began in March 2020, construction took 19 months for $6.1 million, but between the pandemic due to COVID 19 and other inconveniences was delivered this January 4, 2024 in a renewed way, so almost four years later and for a price of 6.3 million, according to Pandeportes data.

Renovated stadium “Cat Witch” Salinasit was officially opened with the presence of the president Laurentino Cortizowho recognized the former pitcher Elpidio Pinto.

In the event on the central playing field of the stadium, the president awarded awards “Mariano Rivera” gold medal. and presented the roll of honor to the outstanding former player Elpidio Pintowho thanked him for the award.

The governor pointed out that enthusiasm and commitment Elpidio Pinto He benefited the country, not only because of his achievements as a player in national and international leagues, but also because of his valuable knowledge of this sports discipline which contributed to the training of new baseball players in the country.

For all these initiatives, “I am honored to present him with this award that recognizes and appreciates his contribution and legacy to national baseball,” the president noted.

The same way, “Nothing” Cortizo, announced the imminent inauguration of the Juan Demostenes Arose Mena Stadium in the capital and noted the good progress in the construction of the stadium Mariano Rivera in La Chorrera, Roberto Mariano Bula in Columbus and Rico Cedeño in Chitré.