The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will continue to engage with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over the cases of Chinese swimmers who were not punished after testing positive, IOC communications director Mark Adams said.
In April, the New York Times reported that trimetazidine had been found in samples taken from 23 Chinese swimmers ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. According to the publication, the Chinese Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) conducted its own investigation, after which it announced that the substance had unintentionally and in small amounts entered the athletes’ bodies. A joint investigation by the organization and Chinese police revealed that traces of the substance had been found in the kitchen of the hotel where the Chinese swimmers were staying. WADA was unable to refute the Chinese version and did not punish the athletes. Independent prosecutor Eric Cottier found no error on WADA’s part in the Chinese swimmers’ case.
— The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) says this may be a cover-up of doping facts. WADA will review USADA’s compliance status with the World Anti-Doping Code, which could call into question the U.S. Olympics in the future, perhaps as early as 2028. What can you say about the Chinese swimmers’ case?
— All I can say is that this question is more about WADA. Have you seen the IOC’s response? There was an interim report [независимого прокурора]who said there was no reason to refer the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). We fully support WADA in ensuring that anti-doping activities are carried out worldwide. There was an interim report in which the independent prosecutor indicated that the final conclusions would be in the same direction.
“I can’t add much more information on this matter. There are ongoing negotiations with WADA and other interested parties, and they will continue,” Adams said at a briefing.
Two swimmers from China’s 4x100m medley relay team, which won gold at the 2024 Olympics, were among the athletes allowed to compete at the Games in France, even after testing positive for doping. The positive test results were attributed to “contamination.”
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