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Chinese Swimmers' Doping Claims Raise Global Scrutiny

WADA faces criticism for handling positive tests linked to food contamination, sparking debate over anti-doping transparency.

China's Zhang Yufei competes in a heat of the women's 200-meter butterfly swimming event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 31.
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China gold medallists Yang Junxuan, Tang Muhan, Zhang Yufei and Li Bingjie celebrate at the Tokyo Olympics.

Overview

  • Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned substances but were cleared due to alleged food contamination.
  • WADA and China's Anti-Doping Agency have faced backlash over their handling of these cases.
  • U.S. lawmakers propose legislation to withhold funding from WADA over concerns of leniency.
  • Athletes and officials call for greater transparency and stricter enforcement of anti-doping rules.
  • The controversy has overshadowed Chinese athletes' performances at the Paris Olympics.