Increased Scrutiny on Chinese Swimmers at Paris Olympics After Doping Revelations

World Aquatics mandates intensified drug testing following reports of positive tests for banned substances before the Tokyo Games.

Chinese swimmers will undergo at least eight drug tests each before competing in Paris, double the standard for other athletes.
The positive tests for 23 Chinese swimmers in 2021 were initially kept secret, allowing them to compete in Tokyo and win medals.
World Aquatics has pledged greater transparency and stricter compliance with anti-doping guidelines moving forward.
The U.S. has launched a criminal investigation into the handling of the doping cases by Chinese and international authorities.
Prominent athletes like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky have publicly criticized the anti-doping system's failures.