JAAA to review reports about junior athlete Jabari Matheson before any decision

The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) is taking no immediate action over concerns surrounding junior athlete Jabari Matheson’s workload at the World Athletics U20 Championships, opting instead to review reports from the team’s management before deciding its next move.

Matheson competed in four 400-metre races over two days, a workload that has sparked public debate about athlete welfare.

JAAA President Garth Gayle said the association has not received a formal complaint and will assess the reports from those who travelled with the team before determining whether further action is warranted.