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Allegiance switch refusal brings into focus tough regulations

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Former women's marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei in past action. [FILE]

The refusal by a World Athletics panel to allow global stars to transfer their allegiance to Turkey is bringing into focus the tight regulations that guide the switching of citizenship.

On Thursday, bids by several athletes, among them five Kenyan big shots including former women’s marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei, were rejected for not meeting the regulations.

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