Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.- El Dia Mundial del Desafío tuvo su inicio en el año de 1983, durante el duro invierno canadiense, cuando se registraron temperaturas de 20 grados bajo cero. Cuentan que el alcalde Clifford de la ciudad de Saskatoon, propuso una acción que requería la cooperación de todos.
Pidió a los munícipes que a las tres de la tarde debían apagar las luces y todos salir de casa caminar durante 15 minutos alrededor de la manzana más próxima. Lo que era una la invitación a hacer ejercicio físico.
Al siguiente año esta experiencia fue compartida con la ciudad vecina, y realizaron la caminata juntas en la misma fecha y hora. De esta manera se definía el espíritu del llamado Dia del Desafío.
Ya en 1990, Tafisa (The Association for International Sport for All), con el importante apoyo de ISCA (International Sport and Culture Association), se hizo cargo de la organización del evento de manera que comenzó a ganar fuerza y adeptos.
La Federación Dominicana de Kurash (Fedokurash), con sus organizaciones nacionales afiliadas de unió a la celebración de este Dia Mundial del Desafío Tafisa 2026 como ha sido una constante año tras año.
Miércoles 27 de mayo 2026.-
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.– World Challenge Day began in 1983, during a harsh Canadian winter when temperatures plummeted to -20°C (-4°F). The story goes that Mayor Clifford of Saskatoon proposed an initiative that required everyone's cooperation.
He asked residents to turn off their lights at 3:00 PM and walk for 15 minutes around their nearest block. This was an invitation to exercise.
In addition to promoting physical activity, the initiative resulted in significant energy savings, which could be calculated based on the number of people participating.
The following year, the experience was shared with the neighboring city, and they held the walk together on the same date and time. This is how the spirit of what would become World Challenge Day was born. Back in 1990, Tafisa (The Association for International Sport for All), with significant support from ISCA (International Sport and Culture Association), took over the organization of the event, which then began to gain momentum and popularity.
On this day, it is suggested that all kinds of physical activity be practiced: walking, cycling, running, workplace exercises, judo, karate, kurash, yoga, Jiu-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, stretching, athletics, soccer, basketball, tennis, recreational games, among others, given the great importance of regular physical exercise to avoid a sedentary lifestyle and improve quality of life.
In this sense, the theme for 2026 is "Sport is a Right," endorsed by UNESCO, which aims to raise awareness in society about the importance of active participation, continued involvement in sports, and consistent physical activity, promoting health through physical well-being.
The Dominican Kurash Federation (Fedokurash), along with its affiliated national organizations, joined in the celebration of World Challenge Day 2026, as it has done year after year.
The Fedokurash Executive Committee is composed of Israel Caraballo Jiménez, Alquimedes Ortiz Cruz, Jaime Casanova Martínez, Fanny Mendoza, and Kemilk Vidal, serving as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and member, respectively.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
