Following a recent Chinese doping scandal, Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps has reiterated his stance on imposing stricter sanctions on athletes who test positive for banned substances. Phelps emphasized his support for lifetime bans, stating that individuals caught doping should never be allowed to compete again.
The controversy arose after 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned substances prior to the Tokyo Olympics. Despite the positive tests, the results were not disclosed until this year, with Chinese authorities attributing the findings to tainted food. Several of the implicated swimmers went on to win medals at the Paris Olympics, prompting criticism from athletes like British star Adam Peaty, who questioned the fairness of the competition.
