The Digest:
World Athletics has rejected Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili's application to switch her allegiance to Turkey, dealing a blow to her hopes of representing the European country at the 2028 Olympics. The World Athletics Nationality Review Panel ruled that the application submitted by the Türkiye Athletics Federation would not be approved, noting that granting the request would "undermine key regulatory principles" guiding international athletics.
Key Points:
- Ofili had hoped to compete for Turkey at the 2028 Olympics.
- The panel comprised Donna Raynor, Cydonie Motherskill, and Susanne van Waert.
- World Athletics said the application would undermine regulatory principles.
- The decision means Ofili must continue representing Nigeria.
- The ruling is final and binding.
