World Athletics panel refuses Olympic medalists' requests to switch to Turkiye
By Nick Zaccardi
Published on April 16, 2026.
A World Athletics panel has refused requests to switch nationalities to Turkiye, citing a coordinated recruitment strategy by the Türkiye government aimed at attracting overseas athletes. The panel stated that approving these applications would violate World Athletics eligibility rules and encourage the development of domestic talent.
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