Senators Cantwell and Cruz Demand Answers from WADA on Chinese Swimmers' Doping Scandal Ahead of Paris Olympics

Jun 22, 2024, 04:06 PM

Senate Commerce Committee leaders, Senator Maria Cantwell (D) and Senator Ted Cruz (R), have initiated an inquiry into the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) concerning a doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers. The senators have sent a letter to WADA's president demanding transparency and documentation on how the agency plans to ensure fair competition ahead of the Paris Olympics. This inquiry follows revelations that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for the banned heart drug trimetazidine in 2021 but were still allowed to compete in the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for PEDs. Their testimony before Congress comes amid controversy over anti-doping standards.