JAAA Denies Ticket Dispute Led to Oblique Seville's World Relays Withdrawal

The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has moved swiftly to refute claims suggesting a ticketing dispute led to sprinter Oblique Seville's withdrawal from the World Relays team. In a clear press release, the JAAA clarified that the situation was not about payment but rather the timing of Seville's return to Miami, which was necessary to fulfill a contractual commitment. The earliest available flight that would allow him to meet this obligation departed too late for him to participate as planned. Seville's agent was informed that a return before midday on May 5, 2026, could not be guaranteed. Consequently, the athlete's manager, Norman Peart, formally notified the JAAA of Seville's withdrawal, expressing well wishes for the team's qualification efforts. This clarification aims to set the record straight and maintain the integrity of the JAAA's operations amidst public speculation.

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There was never an impasse between agents acting on behalf of Oblique Seville and the JAAA regarding payment for travel tickets. There was an issue regarding the earliest date that he could return to Miami in order to meet a contractual obligation. His agent was advised that the earliest possible date on available flights, that would allow him to return to Miami, was on May 5, 2026, after midday. We therefore could not guarantee an earlier return.