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Poison in the pool: why the latest Chinese doping row is proving so toxic

Vocal swimmers are the tip of a wave as the sport grapples with trust issues over anti-doping in the run-up to Paris 2024

The Guardian - UK

Olympic Chief Bach Backs World Doping Body Over Positive Chinese Tests

The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has backed the World Anti-Doping Agency in a row over its handling of positive drug tests by 23 Chinese swimmers.

International Business Times

China Anti-doping Agency Says Will 'Actively Cooperate' With WADA Audit

China's anti-doping agency said Friday it will cooperate with a compliance audit ordered by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) involving a case where 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prescription heart drug.

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Wada hits back at ‘damaging’ bias accusations over handling of China case

Independent prosecutor Eric Cottier has been to appointed to look at the cases of 23 swimmers who were cleared of doping after positive tests in 2021

The Guardian - UK

Answers needed over China's swim drug tests: Australia

Sports Integrity Australia chief David Sharpe wants an independent review into the handling of the positive drug tests of 23 Chinese swimmers.

AAP

Chinese swimming row rumbles on as Ukad joins clamour for investigation

UK Anti-Doping has called for an independent review into events that led to 23 Chinese swimmers competing at the Tokyo Olympics despite recording positive drug tests

The Guardian - UK

Aquatics GB ‘extremely concerned’ by Chinese swimmers doping row

Aquatics GB has said it is ‘extremely concerned’ by the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance but were allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympics

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WADA Stands By Decision To Clear Chinese Swimmers

WADA clears Chinese swimmers of doping allegations due to contamination from spice containers in hotel kitchen. Case raises questions about anti-doping sys...

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Chinese swimming doping allegations prompt questions of fairness – and point to acrimony in Paris pool

Wada has defended its process as aggrieved athletes claim the anti-doping system only works if everyone is subject to same rules

The Guardian - AU

China's Influence On WADA Funding And Swimmer Clearances

China's increased financial support to WADA raises questions about influence and transparency in anti-doping efforts.

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Wada defends its actions over Chinese swimmers’ doping allegations

The World Anti-Doping Agency has insisted it would ‘not do anything different’ in its handling of doping allegations against 23 Chinese swimmers

The Guardian - UK

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

WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers despite positive tests, citing environmental contamination and lack of evidence.

The Hindu

China Calls Swimmer Doping Reports 'Fake News'

The sport was rocked at the weekend by revelations that the swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ) -- a prescription heart drug that is banned in athletes because it can enhance performance -- before the Games three years ago.

International Business Times

'Ban them all.' With Paris Games looming, Chinese doping scandal rocks Olympic sport

The World Anti-Doping Agency acknowledges it knew of doping concerns involving 23 Chinese swimmers before the 2021 Tokyo Games but failed to alert others. Some of those swimmers later won gold medals.

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WADA Refutes Claims Of Mishandling Chinese Swimmers' Doping Case

WADA refutes claims of mishandling doping case involving Chinese swimmers testing positive for banned substance TMZ.

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WADA And USADA Clash Over Chinese Swimmers' Doping Tests

WADA's decision to clear Chinese swimmers with positive doping tests leads to dispute with USADA over enforcement and transparency in anti-doping efforts.

International Business Times

Chinese Swimmers Failed Doping Tests Ahead Of Tokyo Olympics

Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 the World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed Saturday, defending the decision to let them compete based on China's findings they had ingested it unknowingly.

The Guardian - UK

Chinese swimmers won Olympic golds after testing positive for banned drug

Twenty-three Chinese swimmers competed at the Tokyo Olympcs despite testing positive for the banned drug TMZ

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon update: jurors seated in Trump criminal case; suspected fatal crocodile attack; and Taylor Swift’s new album

At least one of six alternate jurors had been selected before court concluded on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

On your marks, get set, dope! Welcome to the Enhanced Games – the sporting event no one wants

Athletes paid $1m to take enough performance-enhancing drugs to win records? Truly we get the TV sports we deserve, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Times of India

India on top of WADA dope offenders’ list

NEW DELHI: In an embarrassing revelation for the country’s anti-doping machinery, India ranked first among countries with the highest percentage of dope offenders in 2022 testing figures released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

AAP

AFL 'unapologetic' after secret drug test allegations

The AFL has responded to explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the league.

Reason

Enhanced Games Head Rebuts Biden: Performance Enhancements in Sports Are 'Inevitable'

Just stop it. Let elite athletes honestly choose to use performance enhancements or not.

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Clearing Russian Athletes For Paris 2024 Olympics

Learn about the strict anti-doping criteria for Russian athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics to ensure fair competition.

International Business Times

IOC Accuses Russia Of 'Politicisation Of Sport' With Friendship Games

The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday accused Russia of "politicising sport" by launching its so-called Friendship Games from next September.

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