The Ohio Senate has adopted a resolution honoring Yariel Soto Torrado for winning a gold medal in the decathlon at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games held in Santo Domingo. A graduate of Centerville High School in 2019, Soto Torrado represented Puerto Rico in the competition, where he showcased exceptional talent, sportsmanship, and dedication, achieving an impressive score of 7,884 points to secure his championship title.

The resolution commends Soto Torrado for his outstanding athletic abilities and the hard work he has put into his training, which has not only led to his success but also instilled values of resilience, self-discipline, and leadership. His achievements have garnered respect and admiration from spectators and have made his family, friends, and community proud. The Senate resolution concludes by congratulating him as one of Ohio's finest citizens and directs the Clerk of the Senate to provide him with an authenticated copy of the resolution.