WADA to hold extraordinary meeting in Chinese swimmers case
7 months, 1 week ago

WADA to hold extraordinary meeting in Chinese swimmers case

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency announced Monday it would hold an extraordinary meeting this week to discuss the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a prescription heart drug. WADA came under fire in April after it was revealed that the Chinese swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine -- which can enhance performance -- ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. The head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency, Travis Tygart, has called the situation a “potential cover-up” with the positive tests never made public at the time. International Olympic Committee boss Thomas Bach has backed WADA in its handling of the case, telling AFP also that the Chinese swimmers could compete at the Paris Olympics this year if cleared.

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China’s Noodle Theory Sparks Doping Controversy
1 month ago

China’s Noodle Theory Sparks Doping Controversy

Deccan Chronicle  

When 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for the banned heart drug trimetazidine earlier this year, the explanation offered by Chinese officials raised eyebrows worldwide. Despite these reservations, the theory made its way into Cottier’s 58-page investigation, which ultimately concluded that WADA acted reasonably in accepting China’s claim of accidental contamination. Critics Question WADA’s Role The noodle theory, forwarded to WADA …

Final report clears WADA over China swimmers who failed dope tests
3 months, 1 week ago

Final report clears WADA over China swimmers who failed dope tests

The Hindu  

A final report has concluded that the World Anti-Doping Agency did not show “favouritism” towards China in the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who were cleared to compete after testing positive for a banned drug. Responding to Thursday’s report, US Anti Doping Agency chief Travis Tygart, who has been an outspoken critic of WADA’s handling of the affair, said the …

China hits back at the US in response to doping allegations dogging its swimmers
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China hits back at the US in response to doping allegations dogging its swimmers

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China is trying to fight fire with fire in the face of persistent doping allegations that have dogged its swimmers at the Paris Olympics. The China Anti-Doping Agency called Thursday for more intensive testing of American track and field competitors, citing in a news release past doping scandals and questioning how the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency handled them. The …

US' nasty doping smears only sully itself: China Daily editorial
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US' nasty doping smears only sully itself: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Gold medalists Team China, silver medalists Team USA and bronze medalists Team France attend the victory ceremony for the men's 4x100m medley relay in swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday. And after China clinched its second swimming gold of the Paris Games by winning the men's 4x100m medley relay final on Sunday, ending the US' run of …

Olympic swimmers speak out about Chinese doping; and Britain’s Adam Peaty says they should be out
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympic swimmers speak out about Chinese doping; and Britain’s Adam Peaty says they should be out

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Olympic swimmers spoke out about the Chinese doping scandal that has hung over these Paris Olympics as the events finished Sunday night. China won the men’s 4x100-meter medley relay in 3 minutes, 27.46 seconds, with two of the four members on the team listed among 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive ahead of the Tokyo Olympics three …

Another Chinese doping controversy pops up during Olympic swimming competition
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Another Chinese doping controversy pops up during Olympic swimming competition

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Another Chinese doping allegation has flared up at the Paris Games, angering some swimmers who say officials need to enforce drug-testing rules consistently. The New York Times reported Tuesday that two top Chinese swimmers — including one on this year’s Olympic team — tested positive for a banned steroid in 2022 but were eventually cleared to compete …

Zhang Yufei hopes Chinese swimmers will be accepted as clean after dozens of tests ahead of Paris
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zhang Yufei hopes Chinese swimmers will be accepted as clean after dozens of tests ahead of Paris

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Zhang Yufei hopes her international rivals will believe she is competing clean after the Chinese swimming star estimates she took between 20 and 30 drug tests monthly in the lead up to the Paris Olympics. Zhang said she and her teammates have tested three to four days a week in the past couple of months leading up …

ITA confirms no-fault verdict for 23 Chinese swimmers
4 months, 4 weeks ago

ITA confirms no-fault verdict for 23 Chinese swimmers

China Daily  

The International Testing Agency holds a press conference in Paris, France, to introduce the anti-doping measures for the Paris Olympics, on Thursday. After having carried out all possible tests and investigations, the International Testing Agency, or ITA, confirmed on Thursday that the no-fault verdict for 23 Chinese swimmers involved in a 2021 contamination case was a solid and reasonable decision. …

Doping row erupts at Paris 2024 as Wada threatens US and athletes plan Chinese protests
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Doping row erupts at Paris 2024 as Wada threatens US and athletes plan Chinese protests

The Telegraph  

A doping storm over the Olympics in Paris intensified on the eve of the opening ceremony as leading swimmers condemned the “failed” China anti-doping investigation. Caeleb Dressel, the seven-time Olympic gold medallist, bluntly replied “no, not really” when asked whether he had confidence in the case involving 23 athletes. The World Anti-Doping Agency has said it was “speechless” over claims …

Paris Olympics 2024: We need a level playing field, says Britain’s Peaty after Chinese doping cases
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: We need a level playing field, says Britain’s Peaty after Chinese doping cases

The Hindu  

Adam Peaty and other British swimmers said there needs to be a level playing field after 23 Chinese swimmers escaped punishment after testing positive for a banned drug. The World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed reports in April that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for TMZ -- a medication that increases blood flow to the heart -- before the Tokyo Olympics in …

Chinese swimmers will be under scrutiny at the Paris Olympics after positive doping tests revealed
5 months, 1 week ago

Chinese swimmers will be under scrutiny at the Paris Olympics after positive doping tests revealed

Associated Press  

Few athletes will be under as much scrutiny at the Paris Olympics as the swimmers from China. Revelations that nearly two dozen elite Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Games — and were allowed to compete with no ramifications — have raised major concerns from the rest of the world about the seriousness of …

Review backs handling involving Chinese swimmers
5 months, 1 week ago

Review backs handling involving Chinese swimmers

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: A WADA logo is seen at the World Anti-Doping Agency Symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 12, 2024. An anti-doping audit review committee has backed the decision of World Aquatics not to appeal China Anti-Doping Agency's ruling of a 2021 contamination case involving 23 Chinese swimmers, after a thorough scrutiny of the matters. The committee, established on May 3 …

World swimming body promises more anti-doping tests of Chinese team before Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

World swimming body promises more anti-doping tests of Chinese team before Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Chinese swimmers going to the Paris Olympics are undergoing increased drug testing of at least eight times this year before the Games, World Aquatics said on Monday. World Aquatics said “a certain number of athletes from specific nations will be tested four times” since the start of the year by the Lausanne-based International Testing Agency, which runs anti-doping …

WADA considers legal action against defamatory favoritism allegations
5 months, 2 weeks ago

WADA considers legal action against defamatory favoritism allegations

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: A WADA logo is seen at the World Anti-Doping Agency Symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 12, 2024. The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering legal actions against defamatory allegations by some organizations after an independent report supported its integrity and legitimacy handling a contamination case involving Chinese athletes. "There is nothing in the file - which is complete - …

WADA made reasonable decision in China doping case despite doubts of its own scientist, probe says
5 months, 2 weeks ago

WADA made reasonable decision in China doping case despite doubts of its own scientist, probe says

Associated Press  

An investigator backed the World Anti-Doping Agency’s handling of a doping case involving 23 Chinese swimmers, while also publishing notes highlighting WADA’s own science director expressing doubts about China’s explanation of how the athletes had been subject to contamination. In an annex to his interim report, Cottier described WADA chief scientist Olivier Rabin as unable to exclude the contamination scenario, …

World swimming federation confirms US federal investigation into Chinese swimmers’ doping tests
5 months, 2 weeks ago

World swimming federation confirms US federal investigation into Chinese swimmers’ doping tests

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The international swimming federation says its top administrator has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who failed doping tests in 2021 yet were allowed to continue competing. A House Committee on China asked the Justice Department and the FBI on May 21 to investigate the …

China's anti-doping agency hits back at USADA accusations
5 months, 3 weeks ago

China's anti-doping agency hits back at USADA accusations

China Daily  

US Anti-Doping Agency CEO Travis Tygart testifies before a hearing on anti-doping measures ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris at Capitol Hill in Washington DC, the US on June 25. The China Anti-Doping Agency, known as CHINADA, issued a statement on Thursday against misrepresentations made by the United States Anti-Doping Agency at a congressional hearing on Tuesday. During the …

Want to follow swimming in Paris? Then get up to speed on WADA, doping, China and trimetazidine
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Want to follow swimming in Paris? Then get up to speed on WADA, doping, China and trimetazidine

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The Paris Olympics open next month and the agency that oversees doping enforcement is under scrutiny following allegations it failed to pursue positive tests of Chinese swimmers who subsequently won medals — including three gold — at the Tokyo Games in 2021. Without it, the anti-doping movement will crumble and athletes will never feel they have a level …

Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.S. Olympic athletes have lost …

Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. Olympic athletes have lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency to rid their sports of cheaters ahead of next month’s Summer Games in Paris, two former gold medalists told a House subcommittee on Tuesday night. Phelps expressed frustration that nothing had changed since he testified before the same subcommittee seven years ago about WADA’s handling of Russian …

US swimming stars testify on anti-doping measures ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics
5 months, 4 weeks ago

US swimming stars testify on anti-doping measures ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

U.S. swimming greats Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt will testify on Tuesday to a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee probing a doping case involving Chinese swimmers ahead of this summer’s Paris Olympics. Olympic gold medallists Phelps and Schmitt, as well as Travis Tygart, the chief executive for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, will testify to lawmakers on the Republican-controlled House Energy …

Australia Olympic swimmers urged not to be distracted by China doping scandal
6 months, 1 week ago

Australia Olympic swimmers urged not to be distracted by China doping scandal

New Indian Express  

SYDNEY: Australia's head swimming coach Rohan Taylor has urged his Olympic team not to get distracted by a Chinese doping scandal that has rocked the sport, calling it "a waste of energy". The scandal blew up again on Friday when the New York Times claimed three of them -- including two 2021 gold medallists and a current world record holder …

Ledecky says faith in Olympic anti-doping system at ‘all-time low’ after Chinese swimming case
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ledecky says faith in Olympic anti-doping system at ‘all-time low’ after Chinese swimming case

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Olympic champion Katie Ledecky says faith in the anti-doping system is at an “all-time low” in the wake of the way global regulators handled a case involving Chinese swimmers. “It’s hard going into Paris knowing that we’re going to be racing some of these athletes,” said Ledecky, who will be at U.S. Olympic trials starting June 15. …

On Chinese doping case, lawmakers demand action, answers from Olympic and law-enforcement leaders
7 months ago

On Chinese doping case, lawmakers demand action, answers from Olympic and law-enforcement leaders

Associated Press  

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators sent a letter Wednesday to the leader of the World Anti-Doping Agency asking for answers about the case in which 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite positive tests for a banned drug. That letter came a day after a bipartisan group from the House sent a similar request …

On Chinese doping case, lawmakers demand action, answers from Olympic and law-enforcement leaders
7 months ago

On Chinese doping case, lawmakers demand action, answers from Olympic and law-enforcement leaders

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A bipartisan group of U.S. …

WADA lifts sanctions against Tunisia anti-doping agency
7 months, 1 week ago

WADA lifts sanctions against Tunisia anti-doping agency

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency announced on Wednesday the reinstatement of Tunisia’s national anti-doping organization two weeks after imposing sanctions that sparked turmoil in the country. Montreal-based WADA said it “received confirmation that a required governmental decree had entered into force” and that the Tunisian National Anti-Doping Organization had “successfully met its obligations to regain compliance” by bringing its national rules …

Chinese doping scandal roils Olympic swimming: The latest, and what it means for Paris
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese doping scandal roils Olympic swimming: The latest, and what it means for Paris

New York Times  

The controversy following a report last month that revealed positive drug tests in Chinese swimmers in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics continued to escalate in the past week, with the World Anti-Doping Agency standing by its handling of the situation amid growing criticism from the United States Anti-Doping Agency and elsewhere. Two months after the swimmers tested positive, investigators …

USADA slams WADA for ‘half-truths’ in China doping case
7 months, 3 weeks ago

USADA slams WADA for ‘half-truths’ in China doping case

The Hindu  

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency criticised the World Anti-Doping Agency on Wednesday for “doubling down on half-truths”, after the global body published a document outlining its handling of a case involving Chinese swimmers. In a “frequently asked questions” document released days ago, WADA said there were “strong indicators that these cases could be a case of group contamination.” READ | WADA …

WADA defends pick of Swiss prosecutor under scrutiny in review of Chinese swimmers case
7 months, 3 weeks ago

WADA defends pick of Swiss prosecutor under scrutiny in review of Chinese swimmers case

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday defended the “strong reputation” of its choice of veteran Swiss prosecutor Eric Cottier to review how it handled the case of positive doping tests by 23 Chinese swimmers. Cottier is “entirely independent” of WADA and international sports, it said, even as scrutiny of him increased over his friendship with a longtime colleague …

Chinese doping on their mind, US athletes send letter to America’s drug czar asking for answers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese doping on their mind, US athletes send letter to America’s drug czar asking for answers

Associated Press  

Two key American athlete groups sent a letter to the country’s drug czar calling for a “truly independent” investigation of the case that led to 23 Chinese swimmers not being sanctioned despite testing positive for a banned heart medication. The USA Swimming Athletes’ Advisory Council and the Team USA Athletes’ Commission sent the letter Monday to Rahul Gupta, the director …

CHINADA ready to cooperate with WADA in regular compliance review
7 months, 4 weeks ago

CHINADA ready to cooperate with WADA in regular compliance review

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's Anti-Doping Agency will actively cooperate with the World Anti-Doping Agency in the coming regular compliance review and provide assistance where needed, it said here on Friday. WADA decided to send a compliance audit team to China in order to assess the current state of its anti-doping program as part of the Agency's regular compliance monitoring program at …

CHINADA condemns media violating athletes' privacy
7 months, 4 weeks ago

CHINADA condemns media violating athletes' privacy

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's Anti-Doping Agency has strongly condemned the media for leaking Chinese swimmers' private information in a no-fault contamination case in 2021. "We strongly condemn the unauthorized disclosure of the names and other detailed private information of athletes by ARD, the New York Times, and any other media, organizations and persons, which, in disregard of relevant laws and regulations, …

CHINADA ready to cooperate with WADA in regular compliance review
7 months, 4 weeks ago

CHINADA ready to cooperate with WADA in regular compliance review

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's Anti-Doping Agency will actively cooperate with the World Anti-Doping Agency in the coming regular compliance review and provide assistance where needed, it said here on Friday. WADA decided to send a compliance audit team to China in order to assess the current state of its anti-doping program as part of the Agency's regular compliance monitoring program at …

CHINADA condemns media violating athletes' privacy
7 months, 4 weeks ago

CHINADA condemns media violating athletes' privacy

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's Anti-Doping Agency has strongly condemned the media for leaking Chinese swimmers' private information in a no-fault contamination case in 2021. "We strongly condemn the unauthorized disclosure of the names and other detailed private information of athletes by ARD, the New York Times, and any other media, organizations and persons, which, in disregard of relevant laws and regulations, …

Anti-doping watchdog asks Swiss prosecutor to review its handling of Chinese Olympic swimming case
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Anti-doping watchdog asks Swiss prosecutor to review its handling of Chinese Olympic swimming case

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Heavily criticized for its secretive oversight of positive tests by 23 Chinese swimmers before the Tokyo Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency on Thursday appointed a veteran Swiss prosecutor to review how it handled the cases. The Montreal-based doping watchdog said Eric Cottier will be an independent prosecutor “to conduct a thorough review of WADA’s handling of the matter.” …

WADA asks ‘independent prosecutor’ to examine Chinese swimmers case: statement
7 months, 4 weeks ago

WADA asks ‘independent prosecutor’ to examine Chinese swimmers case: statement

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency has asked an independent prosecutor to review its handling of the case where 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prescription heart drug. The head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency Travis Tygart has called the situation a “potential cover-up” - a claim which WADA has strongly rejected. WADA said in a statement that it had …

'Stab in the back to clean athletes': USADA calls for WADA overhaul, probe into China swim doping
8 months ago

'Stab in the back to clean athletes': USADA calls for WADA overhaul, probe into China swim doping

Firstpost  

WADA has been accussed of trying to cover up 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for prescription heart drug trimetazidine, which can enhance performance. “Learning that different rules can be applied to different countries sours the commitment of those who are vital to its ongoing viability, including the world’s best athletes, fans, sponsors, and the next generation of athletes.” The Chinese …

USADA calls for WADA overhaul amid Chinese swimming scandal
8 months ago

USADA calls for WADA overhaul amid Chinese swimming scandal

The Hindu  

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said on Tuesday that the World Anti-Doping Agency must be overhauled to restore confidence in the global body ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics following its handling of a Chinese doping case. It called for: “governments to appoint an independent prosecutor to review the entire case file of the 23 positive tests and ensure that justice …

WADA reject doping cover-up charge, China labels reports 'fake news'
8 months ago

WADA reject doping cover-up charge, China labels reports 'fake news'

Firstpost  

Reports claimed that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine — which can enhance performance — ahead of the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics The World Anti-Doping Agency has rejected accusations of a cover-up during their investigation into Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned heart drug and said they would take “whatever action necessary” in response to the allegations. “If we …

White House official demands investigation into Wada’s handling of Chinese doping case
8 months ago

White House official demands investigation into Wada’s handling of Chinese doping case

The Telegraph  

A leading White House official has called for an independent investigation into how anti-doping authorities cleared 23 Chinese swimmers after they tested positive for a banned drug just months before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Rahul Gupta, who is the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Joe Biden’s top anti-doping official, also intends to raise the …

Chinese swimmers head to Paris Olympics under a cloud amid row over handling of drugs tests
8 months ago

Chinese swimmers head to Paris Olympics under a cloud amid row over handling of drugs tests

CNN  

CNN — A dispute over the handling of a 2021 case in which 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics now threatens to overshadow swimming events at the Paris Games this summer. “People compete because they love to push themselves and race fairly,” Mack Horton, a former Australian swimmer and Olympic gold …

Chinese generosity in lead-up to cleared doping tests reflects its growing influence on WADA
8 months ago

Chinese generosity in lead-up to cleared doping tests reflects its growing influence on WADA

Associated Press  

In the two years before the World Anti-Doping Agency signed off on clearing 23 Chinese swimmers of intentionally taking performance enhancers, that country’s government contributed nearly $2 million above its yearly requirements to WADA programs, including one designed to strengthen the agency’s investigations and intelligence unit. It also was withholding part of its payment, with the country’s top government representative …

WADA: ‘No credible evidence of wrongdoing was provided’ in Chinese swimming case
8 months ago

WADA: ‘No credible evidence of wrongdoing was provided’ in Chinese swimming case

The Hindu  

The president of the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday said his organisation had received “no credible evidence of wrongdoing” during their investigation into Chinese swimmers being allowed to compete after testing positive for a prescription heart drug. “Having spoken at length with our science department, legal affairs department and intelligence investigations unit, what I can say right now is that …

WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics despite doping report
8 months ago

WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics despite doping report

Firstpost  

23 Chinese swimmers were allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for trimetazidine. AP The world’s top anti-doping regulator said after reviewing a television documentary and newspaper reports that it stands by its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication. “Following WADA’s review of …

WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples
8 months ago

WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The World Anti-Doping Agency said after reviewing various media reports that it stands by its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication before the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. “Following WADA’s review of the documentary, the agency still stands firmly by the results of its scientific investigation and legal decision concerning the case,” …

Chinese doping case sparks unusually harsh spat between global and US drug-fighting agencies
8 months ago

Chinese doping case sparks unusually harsh spat between global and US drug-fighting agencies

Associated Press  

DENVER — Revelations of positive doping tests for nearly two dozen Chinese swimmers that went unpunished sparked an intense flurry of accusations and legal threats between the World Anti-Doping Agency and the head of the U.S. drug-fighting organization, who has long been one of WADA’s fiercest critics. WADA said Saturday it was turning to legal counsel to address a statement …

Chinese swimmers were allowed to participate in Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for doping
8 months ago

Chinese swimmers were allowed to participate in Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for doping

Firstpost  

As per an Australian newspaper, both WADA and World Aquatics — then FINA — decided to go with the official statement from Chinese authorities that the test samples had been contaminated. AP As many as 23 Chinese swimmers were allowed to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for banned substances, according to a report. As per Australian …

WADA confirms it cleared Chinese swimmers to compete at Tokyo Games citing contaminated samples
8 months ago

WADA confirms it cleared Chinese swimmers to compete at Tokyo Games citing contaminated samples

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — The world’s top anti-doping regulator says 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication because it agreed with Chinese authorities and ruled that their samples had been contaminated. The World Anti-Doping Agency said Saturday that the swimmers tested positive for the heart medication trimetazidine in the months …

23 Chinese swimmers failed drug tests before Tokyo Olympics and still competed
8 months ago

23 Chinese swimmers failed drug tests before Tokyo Olympics and still competed

The Telegraph  

The World Anti-Doping Agency has confirmed that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but accepted the country’s findings that this was due to substance contamination. Multiple media reports said the swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine, which is found in heart medication, months before the Covid-delayed Games began in July 2021. Wada said …

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