China has reaffirmed its stance against politicizing sports after a new report cleared the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) of bias in handling high-profile contamination cases involving 23 Chinese swimmers in 2021. 🌍 The findings, released by an independent prosecutor on Thursday, concluded there was no favoritism toward China during the investigation—ending months of heated accusations between Chinese and U.S. anti-doping authorities.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized China's "zero-tolerance" policy toward doping during a Friday press conference, stating: "Athletes from all countries should be treated equally. The environment for fair competition must be safeguarded." 🏅
The 2021 cases, linked to food contamination at a hotel, had sparked global scrutiny ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. While Chinese authorities maintained transparency with WADA, U.S. officials repeatedly questioned the process—a move Beijing calls a "politicized distraction." 🤝
As the sports world moves forward, the report’s conclusions highlight the need for unity in preserving fair play. "Sports should inspire, not divide," added Mao, echoing China’s call for international cooperation in anti-doping efforts.
