NACAC Athletics announced today that the immediate future of the CARIFTA Games has been secured, with Guyana confirmed as host of the 2027 Games and Barbados as host in 2028, following the swift intervention and support of the CARICOM Heads of Government.
The announcement comes after the two member federations that had expressed interest in hosting the 2027 Games withdrew, just days before the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting held July 5th – 8th, 2026. NACAC Athletics appealed directly to the CARICOM Heads on the urgent need to secure a host and on the broader value of sport to the region’s young people.
“On behalf of the NACAC Athletics Council, officials, and athletes of the NACAC Athletics family, I wish to thank the CARICOM Heads for their swift and positive response in support of the CARIFTA Games,” said Mr. Mike Sands, President of NACAC Athletics.
“I especially thank President Ali of Guyana and Prime Minister Mottley of Barbados for agreeing to host CARIFTA 2027 and 2028. This secures the immediate future of what is arguably the world’s premier junior athletics event.”
