The impact of sprinter Noah Lyles’ relationship with Junelle Bromfield on Jamaican athletics has drawn criticism from Queen Ifrica.
The world 100-and 200-meter champion Noah Lyles has come under fire from Jamaican reggae musician Queen Ifrica, who claims that Lyles is using his friendship with Jamaican sprinter Junelle Bromfield for personal gain in order to harm the country’s athletics community.
The video that was leaked and caused controversy was one that Jamaican fans released. They accused Bromfield of revealing private information about the MVP Track Club, where she had previously trained under coach Stephen Francis.
Queen Ifrica used social media to criticize Lyles and to mobilize Jamaican athletes in anticipation of the Olympics in Paris.
I would like to inspire all of the athletes who are headed to Paris to know that no matter what version of ourselves we are the strongest. In the globe, we are the best role models. “So don’t let that little American demon boy named Noah who once dated a Jamaican girl again and use har fi learn about us,” Ifrica said.
Since the video first aired, tensions have been building as many Jamaicans believe that Bromfield’s tight friendship with Lyles has jeopardized the credibility of the Jamaican athletics team.
Fans have criticized Bromfield, who was once close to Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, saying that she ought to have kept information about internal team relations private.
Queen Ifrica’s critique went beyond Lyles to address a more general problem, implying that foreign athletes and organizations are taking advantage of Jamaicans to undermine their unity and power in sports.
“They can only use us against us in order to work against us. The only path is dats. “I would like to express my message to my fellow Jamaicans who are genuinely patriotic and traveling to Paris for the Olympics: don’t forget that this is the Olympics of all Olympics,” Ifrica stressed.
The Jamaican reggae artist emphasized the importance of the next Olympic Games, saying that it is an important time for athletes to resist attempts to downplay their achievements.
“This year’s Olympic Games is important because people want to put Jamaicans down on their knees so they can say they are the ones that took us down,” she said.
Queen Ifrica issued a call to action, asking famed sprinter Usain Bolt to speak up in favor of real Jamaican athletes rather than those who, in her opinion, are being exploited to advance foreign objectives.
In addition, Ifrica urged Usain Bolt to support the “genuine” Jamaican athletes rather than those inserted to further a political goal.
Sports enthusiasts in Jamaica have responded to the debate with fervor, taking to social media to share their support for Queen Ifrica’s views.
Many people agree with her as she calls for perseverance and unity as the country’s athletes get ready to compete internationally.
Once the target of admiration from Jamaican fans for his apparent adoption of Jamaican culture while on vacation with Bromfield, Noah Lyles is now the target of a barrage of criticism.
The outcry reveals the intense pride and sense of protectiveness Jamaicans have for their athletes and their rich track and field heritage.
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