The Carifta Games are an annual Junior Track & Field competition founded by the Caribbean Free Trade Association. The Games started in 1972 serving as the premier junior regional championship for the Caribbean/Caricom region. ​

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The Games are held under the auspices of World Athletics

& NACAC. Run over three days during the easter period the event features 150 separate events and 2 age groups

(Under 18 & Under 20).

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The Games are considered one of the best development meets in the world. While former IAAF president Lamine Diack has stated the games are 'On par with the World Championships'.​