Independent investigation exonerates WADA of favoritism in Chinese swimmers' doping case involving trimetazidine.

Independent investigation clears WADA of mishandling or favoritism in Chinese swimmers' doping case; 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned substance trimetazidine before Tokyo Olympics. Swiss prosecutor and lead investigator Eric Cottier reported no evidence of WADA favoring the swimmers, who were inadvertently exposed to the drug through contaminated hotel food. WADA's review process and decision not to appeal Chinese Anti-Doping Agency findings were proper and thorough.

July 09, 2024
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