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WADA Cleared of Favoritism in Doping Case of 23 Chinese Swimmers

Sep 12, 2024, 08:22 PM

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has been scrutinized for its handling of a doping case involving 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned drug. Despite an investigator's findings that China broke rules, WADA's decision not to punish the athletes was upheld. The investigator criticized the 'unsatisfactory' manner in which WADA and Chinese officials managed the case but concluded that WADA did not show favoritism towards China. A final report on Thursday confirmed these findings.