Saúl Mena, known as MenaRD, won the gold medal in esports at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, defeating the representative from Panama.
Mena, 26, is the first Dominican in history to win gold at the Central American and Caribbean Games competing in an esports discipline, following a standout performance in the tournament.
Who is MenaRD
Saúl Leonardo Mena II, better known as MenaRD, is a Dominican professional esports player considered one of the best competitors in the history of the Street Fighter video game franchise. He is a co-owner of the organization Bandits Gaming and represents top international squads including Weibo Gaming and Red Bull eSports.
Street Fighter, created by the Japanese company Capcom, is described as the most iconic fighting game franchise in the industry's history and remains a central competitive pillar of the global fighting game community, known as the FGC.
