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A decision by World Athletics to deny 11 athletes, including four Jamaicans, the right to switch allegiance to Turkiye has ignited a debate over fairness, athlete rights, and the future of international athletics.

The four Jamaicans affected are Olympic discus champion Roje Stona, Olympic shot put bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell, Olympic and World Championships long jump silver medallist Wayne Pinnock, and triple jump standout Jaydon Hibbert.

In its ruling, the sport’s Nationality Review Pa

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