Chinese Swimmers: Two dozen Tested Positive for Doping Before Tokyo Olympics

The New York Times reported an investigation revealing that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug in 2021. This incident has caused alarm within the antidoping community, with experts expressing concern and accusations being made against the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and Chinese officials for allegedly mishandling the case. USADA chief Travis Tygart accused both parties of sweeping the positives under the rug. The dispute centers around doping in high-level sports. A British gold medalist demanded bans, while antidoping leaders engaged in a bitter fight over the issue. WADA has responded by seeking legal counsel to address statements made by the CEO of USADA. Swimming Australia welcomed the strict testing procedures to ensure a level playing field and advocated for fairness and integrity.