Chinese Doping Scandal at Paris 2024 Olympics Involves 23 Swimmers from Tokyo Games

Jul 31, 2024, 06:57 PM

A doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers has emerged at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Allegations have surfaced that two elite swimmers, including Tang Muhan, tested positive for banned substances in 2022 but were secretly cleared by Chinese authorities, citing food contamination as the cause. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is investigating why athletes in China and other countries who test positive for banned drugs are escaping discipline through claims of tainted food. This controversy has led to the introduction of the Restoring Confidence to the World Anti-Doping Agency Act by U.S. lawmakers, aiming to ensure stricter standards. Chinese authorities have defended their athletes, accusing international media of politicizing the issue to disrupt the swimming competitions. Additionally, 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned substances just before the Tokyo Olympics, and Michael Phelps has testified before Congress about the issue.