Addison James secured Dominica’s only gold medal at the 2026 CARIFTA Games in Grenada, achieving back-to-back victories in the under-20 javelin throw.
Dominica: Javelin Thrower Addison James secured Dominica’s only gold medal at the CARIFTA Games 2026 with a throw of 63.7m in the under-20 division.
The Dominica Athletics Association has announced that Team Dominica has secured one gold medal in this year’s CARIFTA Games in Grenada, placing 15th on the chart. The gold medal was won by Addison James, who competed in the under-20 Javelin Throw on the second day of the competition.
Being his last year attending the CARIFTA Games, gold medalist Addison James was seen delivering an outstanding performance, posting a distance of 63.7m. This marks back-to-back gold medal victories for Addison James in 2025 and 2026.
Upon hearing of his accomplishment, many Government officials and citizens alike have extended their congratulatory messages to the young athlete for once again representing and making Dominica proud.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit personally took to Facebook to congratulate Addison James for his remarkable achievement. Moreover, the Government of Dominica and the Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports and Community Development also applauded the gold medalist and spoke of his determination and character, which resulted in this win.
On the congratulatory message, the Government shared, “These remarkable achievements reflect his talent, commitment and determination to excel in the sport. His dedication and drive must be commended, and this latest success serves as a clear indication of persistence and character.”
The Minister of Sports, Oscar George, also stated, “His performance is a source of pride and inspiration for the nation, and we wish him continued success in the years ahead.”
The real star of the games, however, was 13-year-old Omari Ceaser, who was the youngest participant in the 2026 CARIFTA Games. Omari Ceaser competed with boys who were mostly three years older in the under-17 3,000m. Omari went the distance and finished in 8th place with 10 minutes and 26 seconds on the clock.
Omari, too, has received numerous encouragements for his resilience, with many supporters congratulating him on his performance and encouraging him to continue his journey.
“Omari Ceasar, small man, big heart!!! You’ll make it far!! Keep going young champion,” shared Bernice Williams in the comment section.
The 53rd CARIFTA Games ended with Jamaica dominating the table with a total of 71 medals—28 gold, 27 silver and 16 bronze. Trinidad and Tobago came in second with 9 gold medals, 11 silver and 15 bronze, bringing the total to 35.
In third place was the Bahamas, whose athletes earned a total of 30 medals— 8 gold, 12 silver and 10 bronze.