Dominica is celebrating a golden moment at the 2025 CARIFTA Games after Addison James
captured the gold medal in the Boys’ Under-20 Javelin Throw on Sunday, April 20.
James delivered a standout performance with a massive throw of 67.48 metres, securing first place in the final and etching his name into the record books with a new national record for Dominica in the event.
Speaking to the media moments after, James, who last year in Grenada at the 2024 CARIFTA Games secured a bronze medal, expressed his joy and delight at securing gold for Dominica at the CARIFTA GAMES 2025 IN Trinidad..
“Right now I feel very delighted, because I went out to do my best, and here it is,” he said.
Although he admits that the throw wasn’t the best, he said he anticipated a big throw.
“All in all, I still did my best, took the opportunity, and gave it my best,” he stated
The 2025 CARIFTA Games, hosted at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, brought together the best young athletes from across the Caribbean.
