World Athletics Rejects Turkey's Athlete Recruitment Strategy
Published on: April 16, 2026, 7:33 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The World Athletics Nationality Review Panel denied eleven allegiance transfer requests to Turkey, citing a coordinated recruitment effort by the Turkish government. The denied athletes include high-profile names from Kenya, Jamaica, Nigeria, and Russia. The panel aims to uphold the sport's integrity and prevent exploitation.
