An independent investigation has cleared the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) of bias in its handling of controversial doping cases involving Chinese swimmers . 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 – think 'spiked smoothie' scenarios , not intentional doping.
Why It Matters
With Paris Olympics around the corner , this verdict helps restore trust in global sports oversight. WADA chief Witold Bańka called it 'a win for clean athletes everywhere.'
The report also highlighted improved anti-doping tech that better detects environmental contamination – crucial for future fair play.
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. The findings, released Thursday, confirm WADA's 2021 decisions were 'reasonable' and science-based.
, not intentional doping.
, this verdict helps restore trust in global sports oversight. WADA chief Witold Bańka called it 'a win for clean athletes everywhere.'
that better detects environmental contamination – crucial for future fair play.
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