Grange says gov’t respects World Athletics ruling, urges compassion for athletes affected
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Sport Minister Olivia Grange says the Government takes careful note of a decision by World Athletics to decline a request by 11 athletes, including four Jamaicans, to switch allegiance and represent Turkey at the international level. The ruling was handed down on Thursday. 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...