June 9, 2026

Oblique Seville among eight recipients of the JOA/Olympic Solidarity Scholarship

Written byDwight Fraser

World 100 metres champion Oblique Seville and Olympic swimming representative Sabrina Lyn were among some eight athletes who were named recipients of the Jamaica Olympic Association /Olympic Solidarity Scholarship award. 

The other awardees who put pen to paper at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston earlier today, include” – World championship bronze medalist Bryan Level , many times national high jump champion Lamar Distin and world championship sprinter relay bronze medalist Akeem Blake. 

The list is completed by national surfer of the year 2025 – Elishama Beckford, national swimming record holder Colin Mckenzie, and swimming sensation Kaheem Lozer. 

The scholarship serves as a cushion to support the athletes with regards to training  and tournament preparation, through off-setting the cost of nutrition, traveling, medical expenses among other areas. 

Seville Spoke with Irie Fm Sports .

Oblique Seville 

The scholarship support runs from today’s signing up the Olympic Games of 2028.