BREAKING NEWS: Usain Bolt has shocked the global athletics world by speaking out about his protégé Oblique Seville: “What is happening to Oblique Seville is a crime against athletics. How can anyone be so cruel as to abandon a 24-year-old man carrying the weight of Jamaica on his shoulders?” He also issued a 5-word warning that left the entire athletics community stunned, sparking a heated debate.
September 23, 2025 – In a stunning and emotional outburst that has sent shockwaves through the global athletics community, sprint legend Usain Bolt has broken his silence on the treatment of Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville — and his words have sparked immediate controversy.
Speaking to a packed room of journalists at a surprise press conference in Kingston, Bolt did not hold back his frustration and concern. The eight-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder described the current state of support for Seville as “a crime against athletics.”
> “What is happening to Oblique Seville is a crime against athletics,” Bolt said, his voice shaking with emotion. “How can anyone be so cruel as to abandon a 24-year-old man carrying the weight of Jamaica on his shoulders?”
The 24-year-old Seville, long considered Jamaica’s next big hope in the post-Bolt era, has faced a turbulent 2025 season. Plagued by coaching disputes, lack of sponsorship, and minimal institutional backing, Seville’s performance and mental well-being have come under increasing scrutiny.
While Bolt did not name specific individuals or organizations, the implication was clear: those responsible for nurturing Jamaica’s next sprint superstar have failed him at a critical moment.
What truly ignited a firestorm, however, was Bolt’s ominous 5-word warning, delivered at the end of his speech — a phrase now reverberating across headlines and social media:
> “You’ll regret losing this one.”
The comment, heavy with meaning, has been interpreted by many as a direct challenge to Jamaica’s athletic authorities and corporate sponsors — a wake-up call that the mishandling of Seville’s career could have long-term consequences for the nation’s track legacy.
Within minutes of the statement, reactions poured in from athletes, analysts, and fans around the world. American sprint legend Michael Johnson tweeted, “When Bolt speaks, the world listens. This is serious.” Jamaican Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce also weighed in, calling for “urgent reform and immediate support” for rising athletes like Seville.
Seville himself has not yet commented publicly, but sources close to the sprinter say he was “moved to tears” by Bolt’s defense and felt “vindicated” by the show of support.
Many in the Jamaican public are now calling for transparency from the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), with hashtags like #JusticeForSeville and #BoltWasRight trending globally within hours.
Bolt’s decision to speak out is rare — the sprint icon has typically avoided public criticism of athletic bodies. But this latest move underscores what he clearly sees as a national crisis.
As the athletics world braces for potential fallout, one thing is certain: Usain Bolt’s words have reignited a debate not just about one athlete, but about the future of Jamaican sprinting itself.
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