US Lawmakers Demand DOJ, IOC Investigations into Chinese Doping Scandal

Calls for inquiries follow reports of 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for banned substance before Tokyo Olympics.

House and Senate committees urge DOJ and IOC to investigate potential state-sponsored doping by China.
23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine but were allowed to compete in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
WADA accepted China's explanation of contamination, prompting criticism from US and international bodies.
Lawmakers highlight China's substantial financial contributions to WADA prior to the incident.
Independent review by WADA is underway, but US lawmakers seek broader investigations to ensure fair competition.