An independent investigation has cleared the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) of bias in its handling of controversial doping cases involving Chinese swimmers ๐ . The findings, released Thursday, confirm WADA's 2021 decisions were 'reasonable' and science-based.
What Happened?
Prosecutor Eric Cottier reviewed 23 cases where Chinese swimmers tested positive for trace amounts of banned substances. His report concluded these were accidental contaminations โ think 'spiked smoothie' scenarios ๐ฅค, not intentional doping.
Why It Matters
With Paris Olympics around the corner ๐ผ, this verdict helps restore trust in global sports oversight. WADA chief Witold Baลka called it 'a win for clean athletes everywhere.'
The report also highlighted improved anti-doping tech ๐ฌ that better detects environmental contamination โ crucial for future fair play.
