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WADA Launches Independent Review of Doping Case Involving Chinese Swimmers

The World Anti-Doping Agency has commissioned Swiss prosecutor Eric Cottier to lead a comprehensive review into its handling of the 2021 doping case, amid allegations of bias and insufficient action.

Wada are under pressure for handling of doping allegations against Chinese swimmers. Photo: Reuters
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A woman walks into the head office for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in Montreal, November 9, 2015. An international anti-doping commission recommended on Monday that Russia's Athletics Federation be banned from international competition over widespread doping offences - a move that could see the powerhouse Russian team excluded from next year's Rio Olympics. Russian sports minister said there was no evidence for the accusations against the Federation. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Overview

  • China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) condemns media leaks of private information in the 2021 doping case involving Chinese swimmers.
  • CHINADA asserts the contamination was unintentional, caused by tainted food, and swimmers were not at fault.
  • WADA faces criticism for its initial handling of the case, with calls for a more transparent and unbiased investigation.
  • Independent review by Eric Cottier aims to assess WADA's processes and decisions regarding the swimmers who competed in the Tokyo Olympics.
  • CHINADA to cooperate with WADA in upcoming compliance audit to ensure adherence to anti-doping regulations.