Turkey invests in foreign legion for LA GamesAFP, ISTANBUL, TurkeyTurkey is offering long-term financial support to recruit Jamaican and Kenyan track and field stars with the aim of winning a host of gold medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. It is not the first time Turkey has taken in athletes from other countries — and nor is it the only country to do so. He has certainly succeeded in attracting the cream of Jamaican men’s field event talent. The foreign recruitment drive has not been met with universal joy inside Turkey, especially among athletes and coaches. Ozbilen, who says all the athletes have been provided with accommodation in Turkey, is relaxed about when the decision is finally taken.

Source: Taipei Times March 08, 2026 16:03 UTC