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Friday briefing: How a doping scandal could overshadow the Olympics

In today’s newsletter: As Paris gears up for the Games, the excitement is palpable, but concern about performance-enhancing drugs threatens the reputation of one of its sports

The Guardian - UK

What is WADA, why is the FBI investigating it and why is it feuding with US anti-doping officials?

The feuding this week among officials in the Olympics, the anti-doping world and the United States government over eradicating drugs from sports is hardly new

The Independent UK

Poison in the pool: Olympic swimmers hit out as US antidoping law fuels tensions

US swimmer Caeleb Dressel said not enough evidence has been released by Wada, who accepted the explanation given after 23 positive tests for a banned heart drug in 2021

The Guardian - UK

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Olympic organisers warn US anti-doping to back Wada or risk losing LA Games

A feud between the World Anti-Doping Agency and the US Anti-Doping Agency is set to come to a head at an independent review next month

The Independent UK

Salt Lake City wins 2034 Winter Olympics – at the cost of a major FBI investigation

The FBI is investigating 23 Chinese swimmers who competed in the 2021 Tokyo Games after failing doping tests

The Independent UK

Caeleb Dressel Calls Out World Aquatics’ Ability to Stage Drug-Free Olympics

The seven-time Olympic gold medalist says he doesn’t trust the organization to produce a fair Summer Games in Paris.

Sports Illustrated

Women's Football Kicks Off At Olympics After First-day Chaos

Women's football takes centre stage at the Paris Olympics on Thursday after a chaotic start to the sporting action at the Games in the men's football, while preparations ramp up for an unprecedented opening ceremony.

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Australian swim team calls for ‘clean’ Olympics amid criticism of anti-doping regime

Zac Stubblety-Cook says the Wada system has ‘failed’ as positive tests for Chinese 2020 winners casts shadow in Paris

The Guardian - AU

Swimmers want answers about China doping: Ledecky

American swimming great Katie Ledecky says athletes at the Paris Olympics are still waiting for answers about the Chinese doping cases.

AAP

‘I’m not a drugs cheat, it’s proven’: Chris Wright raring to return after ban

Leicestershire seamer feared career was over after ban that has prompted criticism of anti-doping regulations

The Guardian - UK

UCI President: It's good people are asking doping questions at Tour de France

David Lappartient says more needs to be invested in anti-doping research

Cycling Weekly

What is carbon monoxide inhalation, the controversial but legal practice people that emerged at the Tour de France?

UAE Team Emirates, Visma-Lease a Bike and Israel-Premier Tech have confirmed that their riders occasionally inhale carbon monoxide for the purpose of optimising altitude training

Cycling Weekly

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

Few athletes will be under as much scrutiny at the Paris Olympics as the swimmers from China

The Independent UK

World Aquatics To Strengthen Testing Of Chinese Swimmers At Olympics

World Aquatics said on Monday it will increase the anti-doping tests carried out on Chinese swimmers competing at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.

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The Times of India

WADA did not mishandle Chinese swimmers' doping case, says investigator

An independent investigation has concluded that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) did not mishandle or show favoritism towards the 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for banned substances but were still allowed to participate in the Tokyo Olympics.

AAP

'Doping a part of sport': Meares keeps faith in WADA

Australia's Olympic Team boss Anna Meares says she remains confident in the World Anti-Doping Agency in the wake of the Chinese swimming controversy.

Top News

Chinese Swimmers In Doping Scandal At Tokyo Olympics

Chinese swimmers doping scandal at Tokyo Olympics leads to US criminal investigation and questions about anti-doping measures in international sports.

International Business Times

From Beijing To Paris -- Russia's Fractious Relations With Sports

Doping, sanctions, Ukraine, an escalating war of words: Sporting powerhouse Russia's behaviour since breaking the Olympic truce in 2008 with the invasion of Georgia has taxed the patience of sporting bodies.

The Conversation

The AFL’s illicit drug policy is under fire but the bigger issue is that not all sports have one

In March, Australian MP Andrew Wilkie used parliamentary privilege to allege the Australian Football League (AFL) was operating an “off the books” illicit drug testing regime that is at odds with its obligations under the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code.

The Independent UK

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

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 won medals — including three gold — at the Tokyo Games in 2021

The National (Scotland)

Michael Phelps says athletes have lost faith in WADA over Chinese doping scandal

Phelps and fellow Olympian Allison Schmitt gave evidence in Washington DC on Tuesday evening.

The Independent UK

The Chinese swimming doping scandal casting doubt at the Paris Olympics

The row has rocked swimming in 2024 with the likes of Adam Peaty and Michael Phelps voicing their concern about a lack of faith among athletes entering the Paris Olympics

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