Jamaican Olympic medallists Roje Stona and Rajindra Campbell have formally committed to switching allegiance to Türkiye.

The move renders both men ineligible to represent Jamaica at global events for the next three years, including this year’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

The revelation, first broken by Sportsmax.TV on Sunday and now confirmed by TVJ Sports today, follows covert negotiations reportedly led by a prominent American sports agent known for his deep ties within international athletics.

Stona and Campbell have both accepted offers that includes a US$500,000 signing bonus, monthly stipends, and six-figure incentives for podium finishes at major championships.

Stona made history for Jamaica by becoming the country’s first Olympic champion in a throwing event with his triumph in the discus Paris last year while Campbell claimed bronze in the shot put.

Those are just the first dominoes to fall, however, as a prominent long jumper and triple jumper are also among those believed to be making the switch as well.