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Kingston, Jamaica. April 23, 2025 – Jamaica’s reign in regional junior athletics continued at the recently concluded 52nd Carifta Games, held in Trinidad and Tobago from April 19-21. The island nation finished the competition with a total of 78 medals, a tally that underscores their consistent strength in track and field.
The medal haul for Jamaica at the 2025 games included 30 gold, 27 silver, and 21 bronze medals. This performance matches their medal count from the 2023 Games and is a strong follow-up to their 84 medals won in 2024. While not reaching the record-breaking 92 medals achieved in 2022 when the games were held on home soil in Jamaica, the 2025 results solidify Jamaica’s position as a powerhouse in Caribbean athletics.
The team’s return to Jamaica was met with enthusiasm. A heartwarming moment captured at the Norman Manley International Airport shows the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, OJ, CD, GCSE, MP, embracing U17 400m Hurdles bronze medallist Allyssa Carty, with JAAA President Garth Gayle, CD, looking on. This image, featured as the lead photo for this article, symbolises the nation’s pride in its young athletes’ accomplishments.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, OJ, CD, GCSE, MP, embraces U17 400m Hurdles bronze medallist Allyssa Carty upon the team’s return to Norman Manley International Airport. JAAA President Garth Gayle, CD, looks on.
Jamaica’s sustained success at the Carifta Games is a testament to the dedication of the athletes, coaches, and support staff, as well as the vibrant track and field culture within the country. The performances in Trinidad and Tobago across the various age groups and events highlight the promising talent pipeline that continues to fuel Jamaica’s athletic dominance in the region.