WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics citing contaminated samples
MONTREAL (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.
The World Anti-Doping Agency issued a statement Sunday following the release of a documentary on the cases by German broadcaster ARD.
In an earlier statement following initial newspaper reports, WADA said it agreed with Chinese authorities and ruled that the swimmers’ samples had been contaminated.
The New York Times reported that Chinese anti-doping authorities found the results of the tests were Adverse Analytical Findings but cleared the swimmers without any penalties after finding that the samples were flagged as positive as a result of contamination.
“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,” WADA said in the statement Sunday. “We are equally confident that WADA’s independent Intelligence and Investigations Department followed up on all allegations received, which were not corroborated by any evidence; and thus, did not meet WADA threshold to open an investigation.”
Related articles
Ben Whishaw lights up the Croisette as he joins his co
Ben Whishaw was all smiles at the world premiere of Limonov: The Ballad at the 77th annual Cannes Fi2024-05-21Nevada Supreme Court denies appeal from Washoe County election
RENO, Nev. (AP) — An election-fraud crusader who failed in earlier attempts to oust Washoe County’s2024-05-21Will Smith calls estranged wife Jada Pinkett Smith one of his 'ride
Will Smith knows he can always count on his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, despite making the decision to2024-05-21New Hampshire Senate passes bill to restrict transgender athletes in grades 5
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire bill that would ban transgender athletes in grades 5-12 from te2024-05-21Shooting injures 2 at Missouri high school graduation ceremony
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Two people were injured when gunfire broke out during a high school gradu2024-05-21Special bonds aim to promote demand, growth
China's plan to sell 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) in ultra-long-term treasury bonds marks its late2024-05-21
atest comment